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 415 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 79 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 60 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is 1299% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 460) for Stardew Valley. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 160% above the recommended CPU (Core i3).
Stardew Valley supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER.
At lower resolutions (1440p ultra, 4k ultra), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 1080p settings, 1440p (medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high)), the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1184. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 415 FPS, equivalent to 0.35 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.591 fps/$ | 0.507 fps/$ | 0.422 fps/$ | 0.351 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.100 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p medium, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sets the ceiling at about 200 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 487 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 59% (FPS gap: 287 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 9/12 cells, CPU limits 2/12, balanced 1/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 58% | GPU Limits CPU 59% | GPU Limits CPU 59% | GPU Limits CPU 37% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 23% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 15% |
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, 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 160% above and your GPU is 1299% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER can run Stardew Valley smoothly up to 4k achieving around 60 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 1299% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 160% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1184 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $800 GPU (Rank #63 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5090 for around $1999 (Rank #80 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Stardew Valley performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p medium, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium. CPU-limited at: 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.
Stardew Valley currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game.
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 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 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.
