Honkai: Star RailFPS onCore i9-13900E&GeForce RTX 4090

Honkai: Star Rail

Being turn-based, extreme FPS is less critical here. The game features high-fidelity models and uses considerable storage for audio and cutscenes. 8GB of RAM is recommended for smooth operation.

This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS

Honkai: Star Rail - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4K
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra55 FPS

Performance Report

Honkai: Star Rail

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i9-13900E
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 80 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 71 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 55 to 83 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Honkai: Star Rail. The Core i9-13900E is 88% above the recommended CPU (Core i7).

AI Acceleration

Honkai: Star Rail supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 4090.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Core i9-13900E sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i9-13900E:$554(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $554

Combo price: $2203. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 80 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.040 fps/$0.039 fps/$0.041 fps/$0.036 fps/$
1440p0.040 fps/$0.037 fps/$0.037 fps/$0.032 fps/$
4k0.038 fps/$0.034 fps/$0.030 fps/$0.025 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i9-13900E|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the Core i9-13900E sets the ceiling at about 74 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 122 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 39% (FPS gap: 48 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i9-13900E is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 32%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 34%
HighCPU Limits GPU 18%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 27%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 30%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 31%
HighCPU Limits GPU 17%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 26%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 38%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 39%
HighCPU Limits GPU 32%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 34%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.

Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.

CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.

A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

Honkai: Star Rail Requirements Comparison

See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.

CPU - Core i9-13900E
cpu icon
40,476
Your Score
MinimumCore i3
RecommendedCore i7
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 650
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 88% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+88%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+206%vsminimum

GPU

+2070%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 650
Processor: Core i3
Memory: 6 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i7
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i9-13900E and GeForce RTX 4090 run Honkai: Star Rail well?

Yes, the Core i9-13900E paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Honkai: Star Rail smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 71 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 88% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Honkai: Star Rail?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2203 ($554 CPU (Rank #271 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core i9-13900E provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Honkai: Star Rail performance?

Your Core i9-13900E is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Honkai: Star Rail performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Honkai: Star Rail?

Honkai: Star Rail currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game. However, the game does support DLSS Upscaling, which you should enable to render at a lower resolution and use AI to significantly boost your FPS without losing visual quality.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Honkai: Star Rail?

Honkai: Star Rail requires at minimum a Core i3 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 6 GB RAM and 20 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7 and GeForce GTX 1060 with 8 GB RAM. Your Core i9-13900E and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Honkai: Star Rail FPS estimates for the Core i9-13900E and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Honkai: Star Rail FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.

Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.

Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.