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, frame rates range from 56 to 97 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 49 to 85 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 30 to 56 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 19% below recommended, but 38% above minimum for Starfield. The Ryzen 7 5700X is 47% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600K).
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium/high), while the Ryzen 7 5700X still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $455. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 56 FPS, equivalent to 0.12 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.213 fps/$ | 0.176 fps/$ | 0.149 fps/$ | 0.123 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.187 fps/$ | 0.147 fps/$ | 0.127 fps/$ | 0.108 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.123 fps/$ | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.066 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 1440p high, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti sets the ceiling at about 85 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 5700X has headroom up to 130 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 35% (FPS gap: 45 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 5700X frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 26% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 25% | GPU Limits CPU 32% | GPU Limits CPU 35% | GPU Limits CPU 35% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 25% | GPU Limits CPU 32% | GPU Limits CPU 35% | GPU Limits CPU 35% |
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 47% below recommended and your GPU is 19% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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The Ryzen 7 5700X and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti will struggle to run Starfield at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 56 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $455 ($175 CPU + $280 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti for around $799 (Rank #248 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Starfield, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 5700X still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k 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 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.
