Extremely accessible and runs on almost anything. It is single-threaded with negligible GPU load. However, installing many mods can increase RAM usage to 2-4GB.
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, frame rates range from 57 to 63 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 57 to 63 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 1575% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 460) for Stardew Valley. The Core i9-14900KF is 342% above the recommended CPU (Core i3).
Stardew Valley 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.
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the Core i9-14900KF sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p ultra, all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2129. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 58 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 37 FPS, while the Core i9-14900KF has headroom up to 60 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 38% (FPS gap: 23 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 5/12 cells, CPU limits 4/12, balanced 3/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i9-14900KF frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 25% | CPU Limits GPU 21% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 17% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 33% | GPU Limits CPU 31% | GPU Limits CPU 31% | GPU Limits CPU 38% |
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 342% above and your GPU is 1575% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i9-14900KF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Stardew Valley smoothly up to 4k achieving around 63 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 1575% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 342% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2129 ($480 CPU (Rank #127 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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 card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Stardew Valley performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra.
Stardew Valley 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.
Stardew Valley requires at minimum a Core 2 Duo (CPU) and GeForce 7 series (GPU) with 2 GB RAM and 500 MB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i3 and GeForce GTX 460 with 4 GB RAM. Your Core i9-14900KF and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Stardew Valley 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.
