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 94 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 77 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 54 to 78 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 52% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2080) for Starfield. The EPYC 4124P is 0% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600K).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (medium/high/ultra), while the EPYC 4124P still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p low, all 4k settings.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 126 FPS, while the EPYC 4124P has headroom up to 168 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 25% (FPS gap: 42 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 7/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 5/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the EPYC 4124P frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 25% | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 22% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 18% |
| 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) | CPU70% - 90% <> GPU37% - 60% <> | CPU71% - 90% <> GPU83% - 94% <> | CPU70% - 91% <> GPU85% - 96% <> | CPU69% - 91% <> GPU87% - 98% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU71% - 90% <> GPU61% - 70% <> | CPU72% - 91% <> GPU90% - 95% <> | CPU70% - 90% <> GPU93% - 98% <> | CPU70% - 91% <> GPU95% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU72% - 92% <> GPU61% - 74% <> | CPU74% - 93% <> GPU95% - 97% <> | CPU72% - 93% <> GPU97% - 99% <> | CPU72% - 92% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The EPYC 4124P + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 69% and 93% and GPU utilization between 37% and 100%. EPYC 4124P stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 80% at 1080p to 90% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 80% to 83%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 99% average at its highest-load preset, while the EPYC 4124P peaks at 84% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 80% and GPU 80%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 81% and GPU 88%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 83% and GPU 90%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
1080p (Full HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 80% (71-90%) and GPU 88% (83-94%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 4124P remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 4124P 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 0% above and your GPU is 52% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the EPYC 4124P paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Starfield smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 77 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 52% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 0% below 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.
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 Starfield performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 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 EPYC 4124P and GeForce RTX 4090 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.
