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 10 to 32 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 9 to 28 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 5 to 16 FPS.
The Radeon 780M is 53% below minimum GPU requirement for Starfield. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 89% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600K).
The Radeon 780M sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p ultra, the Radeon 780M sets the ceiling at about 7 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 149 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 95% (FPS gap: 142 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon 780M 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 84% | GPU Limits CPU 87% | GPU Limits CPU 90% | GPU Limits CPU 94% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 88% | GPU Limits CPU 90% | GPU Limits CPU 92% | GPU Limits CPU 95% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 87% | GPU Limits CPU 89% | GPU Limits CPU 92% | GPU Limits CPU 94% |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU10% - 42% <> GPU97% - 98% <> | CPU11% - 39% <> GPU98% - 99% <> | CPU6% - 35% <> GPU98% - 99% <> | CPU6% - 29% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU6% - 30% <> GPU96% - 97% <> | CPU6% - 29% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU6% - 27% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU4% - 25% <> GPU96% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU2% - 22% <> GPU96% - 98% <> | CPU2% - 21% <> GPU97% - 99% <> | CPU2% - 17% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU1% - 16% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon 780M pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 1% and 42% and GPU utilization between 95% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Radeon 780M carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 99% at 1080p to 98% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 22% to 11%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Ultra, the Radeon 780M averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 18% (6-29%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 22% and GPU 99%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 17% and GPU 98%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 11% and GPU 98%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 18% (6-30%) and GPU 96% (96-97%), which keeps Radeon 780M well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The Radeon 780M reaches 100% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Ultra while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
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 hardware is below minimum requirements. GPU is the limiting factor (53% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon 780M will struggle to run Starfield at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 10 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
For Starfield, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon 780M is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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, 4k ultra.
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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor 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.
