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, all quality settings exceed 171 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 111 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 116 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 1575% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 460) for Stardew Valley. The Core i9-9900K is 37% 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.
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p low, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Core i9-9900K still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1980. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 171 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.111 fps/$ | 0.109 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.060 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 68 FPS, while the Core i9-9900K has headroom up to 119 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 43% (FPS gap: 51 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 9/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i9-9900K frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 27% | GPU Limits CPU 27% | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 28% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 41% | GPU Limits CPU 41% | GPU Limits CPU 41% | GPU Limits CPU 43% |
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 37% above and your GPU is 1575% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Core i9-9900K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Stardew Valley smoothly up to 4k achieving around 119 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 1575% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 37% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1980 ($331 CPU (Rank #330 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: 1080p low, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k 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 i9-9900K 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.
