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
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 60 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 56 to 58 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 54 to 56 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 6804% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 9600 GT) for Terraria. The Ryzen 5 5600 is 884% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).
The Ryzen 5 5600 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1764. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 60 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.034 fps/$ | 0.034 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p ultra, the Ryzen 5 5600 sets the ceiling at about 65 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 153 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 58% (FPS gap: 88 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Ryzen 5 5600 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 54% | CPU Limits GPU 55% | CPU Limits GPU 57% | CPU Limits GPU 58% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 53% | CPU Limits GPU 54% | CPU Limits GPU 54% | CPU Limits GPU 55% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 51% | CPU Limits GPU 52% | CPU Limits GPU 52% | CPU Limits GPU 54% |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU0% - 0% GPU4% - 14% <> | CPU0% - 0% GPU4% - 14% <> | CPU0% - 0% GPU4% - 14% <> | CPU5% - 10% <> GPU0% - 1% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU0% - 9% <> GPU4% - 16% <> | CPU0% - 9% <> GPU4% - 16% <> | CPU0% - 9% <> GPU4% - 16% <> | CPU8% - 15% <> GPU2% - 11% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU0% - 3% <> GPU11% - 24% <> | CPU0% - 3% <> GPU11% - 24% <> | CPU0% - 3% <> GPU11% - 24% <> | CPU2% - 6% <> GPU9% - 18% <> |
The Ryzen 5 5600 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 0% and 15% and GPU utilization between 0% and 24%. Ryzen 5 5600 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 7% at 1080p to 17% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 2% to 3%.
Neither component is close to saturation: CPU tops out at 15% and GPU at 24%. This pattern suggests possible engine-side limits, an FPS cap, or workload constraints unrelated to raw hardware throughput.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 2% and GPU 7%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 6% and GPU 9%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 3% and GPU 17%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 2% (0-3%) and GPU 18% (11-24%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 5600 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 5 5600 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.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 884% above and your GPU is 6804% 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 4090 can run Terraria smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 60 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 884% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1764 ($115 CPU (Rank #23 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 Terraria, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 5 5600 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.
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.
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 5600 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
