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 77 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 62 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 39 to 52 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 52% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2080) for Starfield. The Processor 300T is 56% below minimum CPU requirement.
At lower resolutions (1440p low, all 4k settings), the Processor 300T sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (medium/high), 1440p high), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/ultra), 1440p (medium/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1731. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 77 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.044 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.057 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.030 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.023 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 low, the Processor 300T sets the ceiling at about 54 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 85 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 36% (FPS gap: 31 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 5/12 cells, GPU limits 3/12, balanced 4/12.
Your Processor 300T is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 16% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 12% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 18% |
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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (56% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Processor 300T paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Starfield smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 62 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 52% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 66% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1731 ($82 CPU (Rank #264 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). 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 #5 for value).
For Starfield, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Processor 300T 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: 1440p low, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1440p high.
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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
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.
