Bethesda's Creation Engine 2 is CPU-dependent, especially in cities, and requires an SSD for asset streaming. Optimization tends to favor AMD slightly, but generally requires powerful hardware to run smoothly.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 154 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 129 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 93 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is 55% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2080) for Starfield. The Core i9-13900TE is 14% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600K).
The Core i9-13900TE sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p ultra, while the GeForce RTX 5090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (low/medium/high), all 4k settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $3254. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 154 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.062 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p low, the Core i9-13900TE sets the ceiling at about 235 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 5090 could reach 262 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 10% (FPS gap: 27 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 6/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 6/12.
The Core i9-13900TE and GeForce RTX 5090 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) | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 8% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 6% | 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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 14% above and your GPU is 55% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Core i9-13900TE paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run Starfield smoothly up to 4k achieving around 93 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 55% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 14% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3254 ($554 CPU + $2700 GPU). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #4 for value).
For Starfield, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i9-13900TE is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 5090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra.
Starfield does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Starfield requires at minimum a Core i7-6800K (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 125 GB (SSD Obrigatório) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600K and GeForce RTX 2080 with 16 GB RAM. Your Core i9-13900TE and GeForce RTX 5090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Starfield 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.
