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 74 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 64 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 41 to 50 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 52% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2080) for Starfield. The Processor N95 is 66% below minimum CPU requirement.
At lower resolutions (1080p low, 1440p low, all 4k settings), the Processor N95 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p high), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1729. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 74 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.069 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.024 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 N95 sets the ceiling at about 52 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 85 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 39% (FPS gap: 33 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 6/12 cells, GPU limits 2/12, balanced 4/12.
Your Processor N95 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) | CPU Limits GPU 18% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 10% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 13% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 39% | CPU Limits GPU 32% | CPU Limits GPU 25% | CPU Limits GPU 16% |
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 (66% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Processor N95 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Starfield smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 64 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 52% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 74% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1729 ($80 CPU + $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 7845HX is a great upgrade option (Rank #1 for value).
For Starfield, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Processor N95 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, 1440p low, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p 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.
