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, all quality settings exceed 122 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 118 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 116 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 6804% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 9600 GT) for Terraria. The Core Ultra 7 255H is 1312% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).
The Core Ultra 7 255H sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p high, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (low/medium/ultra), all 4k settings.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p high, the Core Ultra 7 255H sets the ceiling at about 121 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 150 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 19% (FPS gap: 29 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 5/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 7/12.
The Core Ultra 7 255H 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) | CPU Limits GPU 15% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 16% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 7% | 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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU0% - 3% <> GPU10% - 31% <> | CPU0% - 3% <> GPU10% - 31% <> | CPU0% - 3% <> GPU10% - 31% <> | CPU1% - 15% <> GPU5% - 20% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU0% - 3% <> GPU16% - 36% <> | CPU0% - 3% <> GPU16% - 36% <> | CPU0% - 3% <> GPU16% - 36% <> | CPU1% - 9% <> GPU14% - 34% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU0% - 0% GPU22% - 42% <> | CPU0% - 0% GPU22% - 42% <> | CPU0% - 0% GPU22% - 42% <> | CPU0% - 0% GPU21% - 39% <> |
The Core Ultra 7 255H + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 0% and 15% and GPU utilization between 5% and 42%. Core Ultra 7 255H keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 18% at 1080p to 32% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 4% to 0%.
Neither component is close to saturation: CPU tops out at 15% and GPU at 42%. This pattern suggests possible engine-side limits, an FPS cap, or workload constraints unrelated to raw hardware throughput. It also shows why low utilization does not automatically mean there is no FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 4% and GPU 18%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 3% and GPU 26%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 0% and GPU 32%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 0% (0-0%) and GPU 32% (22-42%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core Ultra 7 255H remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core Ultra 7 255H and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 1312% 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 Ultra 7 255H paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Terraria smoothly up to 4k achieving around 125 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1312% above the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
For Terraria, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core Ultra 7 255H is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 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 high.
Terraria 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.
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 Ultra 7 255H 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.
