TerrariaFPS onRyzen 5 3600&GeForce RTX 4090

Terraria

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

Terraria - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low58 FPS
medium57 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra59 FPS
1440P
low57 FPS
medium56 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4K
low57 FPS
medium56 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra59 FPS

Performance Report

Terraria

GeForce RTX 4090 + Ryzen 5 3600
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, frame rates range from 55 to 59 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 56 to 60 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 56 to 59 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 6804% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 9600 GT) for Terraria. The Ryzen 5 3600 is 707% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The Ryzen 5 3600 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Ryzen 5 3600:$80(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $199

Combo price: $1729. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 59 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.034 fps/$0.033 fps/$0.032 fps/$0.034 fps/$
1440p0.033 fps/$0.032 fps/$0.033 fps/$0.035 fps/$
4k0.033 fps/$0.032 fps/$0.033 fps/$0.034 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 5 3600|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1080p high, the Ryzen 5 3600 sets the ceiling at about 55 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 145 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 62% (FPS gap: 90 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

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.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 60%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 60%
HighCPU Limits GPU 62%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 61%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 56%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 57%
HighCPU Limits GPU 58%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 57%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 53%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 54%
HighCPU Limits GPU 55%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 54%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Ryzen 5 3600 and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU15% - 45%
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GPU2% - 8%
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Medium
CPU15% - 45%
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GPU2% - 8%
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High
CPU15% - 45%
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GPU2% - 8%
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Ultra
CPU20% - 55%
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GPU2% - 10%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU24% - 58%
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GPU4% - 17%
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Medium
CPU24% - 58%
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GPU4% - 17%
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High
CPU24% - 58%
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GPU4% - 17%
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Ultra
CPU25% - 65%
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GPU5% - 20%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU23% - 57%
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GPU11% - 25%
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Medium
CPU23% - 57%
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GPU11% - 25%
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High
CPU23% - 57%
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GPU11% - 25%
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Ultra
CPU21% - 61%
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GPU12% - 27%
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Performance Summary

The Ryzen 5 3600 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 65% and GPU utilization between 2% and 27%. Ryzen 5 3600 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 5% at 1080p to 19% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 32% to 40%.

Bottleneck Analysis

The utilization pattern is relatively balanced. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 20% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 5 3600 peaks at 45% average, with no single component consistently acting as a hard bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 32% and GPU 5%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 42% and GPU 11%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 40% and GPU 19%. This shows that both CPU and GPU workloads increase as pixel count and render complexity rise.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 41% (21-61%) and GPU 20% (12-27%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 3600 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 5 3600 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.

Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.

  • The Ideal Scenario (GPU Bottleneck): You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage. This indicates your system is successfully pushing out graphics as fast as it can, without being held back by the CPU.
  • CPU Bottleneck: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the CPU is struggling to compute game logic and prepare frames fast enough. The GPU sits waiting, often resulting in stuttering, inconsistent frame times, and lower overall FPS.
  • Engine Limits or Capped FPS: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

Terraria Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 5 3600
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17,685
Your Score
MinimumPentium 4
RecommendedCore 2 Duo
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce FX 5900
RecommendedGeForce 9600 GT

Your CPU is 707% above and your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+707%vsrecommended

GPU

+6804%vsrecommended

CPU

+489%vsminimum

GPU

+2422%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce FX 5900
Processor: Pentium 4
Memory: 2.5 GB
Disk Space: 200 MB
System: Windows 7
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce 9600 GT
Processor: Core 2 Duo
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 200 MB
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 5 3600 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Terraria well?

Yes, the Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Terraria smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 60 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 707% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Terraria?

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).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Terraria performance?

For Terraria, 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 high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Terraria?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Terraria?

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 Ryzen 5 3600 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Terraria FPS estimates for the Ryzen 5 3600 and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.