A classic 2D sandbox. While generally light, heavy boss fights and fluid physics can slow down older CPUs. It requires Shader Model 2.0 support.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 58 to 60 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, all settings exceed 61 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 60 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 6804% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 9600 GT) for Terraria. The Core i9-13900K is 2564% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).
Terraria 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.
The Core i9-13900K sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p ultra, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium/high), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2149. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 58 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p ultra, the Core i9-13900K sets the ceiling at about 65 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 74 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 9 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 1/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 11/12.
The Core i9-13900K and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 12% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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.
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.
Your CPU is 2564% above and your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i9-13900K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Terraria smoothly up to 4k achieving around 60 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 2564% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2149 ($500 CPU (Rank #141 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core i9-13900K 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 Threadripper 7970X is a great upgrade option for around $2499 (Rank #354 for value).
Your Core i9-13900K 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 Terraria performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p ultra.
Terraria 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.
Terraria requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (CPU) and GeForce FX 5900 (GPU) with 2.5 GB RAM and 200 MB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core 2 Duo and GeForce 9600 GT with 4 GB RAM. Your Core i9-13900K and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Terraria 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.
