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, frame rates range from 59 to 111 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 32 to 59 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 52% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2080) for Starfield. The Ryzen 5 3600 is 2% below recommended, but 27% above minimum.
Starfield supports: FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The GeForce RTX 4090 can use FSR 3 Frame Gen, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.
The Ryzen 5 3600 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/medium/ultra), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1729. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 74 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ | 0.034 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.034 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.019 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 medium, the Ryzen 5 3600 sets the ceiling at about 53 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 85 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 38% (FPS gap: 32 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 11/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.
Your Ryzen 5 3600 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 12% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 13% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 22% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 33% | CPU Limits GPU 38% | CPU Limits GPU 37% | CPU Limits GPU 37% |
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 2% below recommended and your GPU is 52% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Starfield smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 74 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 52% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 2% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1729 ($80 CPU (Rank #12 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the CPU. 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 Ryzen 5 3600 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 ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Yes! Starfield supports FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your GeForce RTX 4090 is compatible with FSR 3 Frame Gen. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.
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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth 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.
