Extremely accessible and runs on almost anything. It is single-threaded with negligible GPU load. However, installing many mods can increase RAM usage to 2-4GB.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 216 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 61 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 59 to 61 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3060 is 647% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 460) for Stardew Valley. The Ryzen 5 5600 is 63% above the recommended CPU (Core i3).
At lower resolutions (all 1440p settings, all 4k settings), the Ryzen 5 5600 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 1080p settings), the GeForce RTX 3060 becomes the FPS-limiting side.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $464.8. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 216 FPS, equivalent to 0.46 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.512 fps/$ | 0.501 fps/$ | 0.486 fps/$ | 0.465 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.138 fps/$ | 0.136 fps/$ | 0.133 fps/$ | 0.131 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.131 fps/$ | 0.131 fps/$ | 0.129 fps/$ | 0.127 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p ultra, the GeForce RTX 3060 sets the ceiling at about 355 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 5600 has headroom up to 490 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 28% (FPS gap: 135 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 3060 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 5 5600 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 22% | GPU Limits CPU 25% | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 28% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 22% | GPU Limits CPU 25% | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 28% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 22% | GPU Limits CPU 25% | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 28% |
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 63% above and your GPU is 647% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the GeForce RTX 3060 can run Stardew Valley smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 61 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 647% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 63% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $464.8 ($115 CPU + $349.8 GPU). 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 #4 for value).
For Stardew Valley, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 5 5600 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 3060 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, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. GPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra.
Stardew Valley 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.
Stardew Valley requires at minimum a Core 2 Duo (CPU) and GeForce 7 series (GPU) with 2 GB RAM and 500 MB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i3 and GeForce GTX 460 with 4 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 5 5600 and GeForce RTX 3060 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Stardew Valley 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.
