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 83 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 84 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 60 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4060 is 3441% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 9600 GT) for Terraria. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 1192% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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: $728. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 83 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.166 fps/$ | 0.168 fps/$ | 0.165 fps/$ | 0.114 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.159 fps/$ | 0.159 fps/$ | 0.163 fps/$ | 0.115 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.114 fps/$ | 0.114 fps/$ | 0.115 fps/$ | 0.082 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k ultra, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D sets the ceiling at about 74 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4060 could reach 145 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 49% (FPS gap: 71 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4060 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 44% | CPU Limits GPU 44% | CPU Limits GPU 45% | CPU Limits GPU 47% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 45% | CPU Limits GPU 44% | CPU Limits GPU 44% | CPU Limits GPU 46% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 49% |
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) | CPU6% - 28% <> GPU3% - 14% <> | CPU6% - 28% <> GPU3% - 14% <> | CPU6% - 28% <> GPU3% - 14% <> | CPU18% - 49% <> GPU2% - 7% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU8% - 12% <> GPU3% - 15% <> | CPU8% - 12% <> GPU3% - 15% <> | CPU8% - 12% <> GPU3% - 15% <> | CPU17% - 27% <> GPU5% - 17% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU5% - 5% GPU11% - 24% <> | CPU5% - 5% GPU11% - 24% <> | CPU5% - 5% GPU11% - 24% <> | CPU10% - 15% <> GPU13% - 26% <> |
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D + GeForce RTX 4060 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 5% and 49% and GPU utilization between 2% and 26%. Ryzen 7 5800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4060 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 7% at 1080p to 19% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 21% to 7%.
Neither component is close to saturation: CPU tops out at 49% and GPU at 26%. This pattern suggests possible engine-side limits, an FPS cap, or workload constraints unrelated to raw hardware throughput.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 21% and GPU 7%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 13% and GPU 10%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 7% and GPU 19%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 12% (10-15%) and GPU 20% (13-26%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4060 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 5800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and GeForce RTX 4060 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 1192% above and your GPU is 3441% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 4060 can run Terraria smoothly up to 4k achieving around 60 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 3441% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1192% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $728 ($429 CPU (Rank #295 Value) + $299 GPU (Rank #12 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 7 5800X3D is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4060 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 7 5800X3D and GeForce RTX 4060 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.
