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 36 to 79 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 33 to 65 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 15 to 29 FPS.
The Radeon RX 6700 is 24% below recommended, but 29% above minimum for Starfield. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 89% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600K).
The Radeon RX 6700 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.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $684. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 36 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.115 fps/$ | 0.082 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.095 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.042 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.022 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the Radeon RX 6700 sets the ceiling at about 12 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 81 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 85% (FPS gap: 69 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 6700 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 59% | GPU Limits CPU 69% | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 75% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 71% | GPU Limits CPU 77% | GPU Limits CPU 77% | GPU Limits CPU 81% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 77% | GPU Limits CPU 82% | GPU Limits CPU 82% | GPU Limits CPU 85% |
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) | CPU44% - 49% <> GPU80% - 82% <> | CPU42% - 45% <> GPU92% - 98% <> | CPU36% - 41% <> GPU93% - 100% <> | CPU30% - 39% <> GPU94% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU32% - 38% <> GPU87% - 93% <> | CPU31% - 37% <> GPU98% - 99% <> | CPU29% - 32% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU26% - 27% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU24% - 29% <> GPU87% - 93% <> | CPU22% - 29% <> GPU99% - 99% | CPU17% - 26% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU15% - 24% <> GPU100% - 100% |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon RX 6700 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 49% and GPU utilization between 80% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Radeon RX 6700 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 92% at 1080p to 97% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 41% to 24%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the Radeon RX 6700 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 26% (26-27%). 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 41% and GPU 92%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 31% and GPU 97%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 24% and GPU 97%. 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 35% (32-38%) and GPU 90% (87-93%), which keeps Radeon RX 6700 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 RX 6700 reaches 100% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) 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 CPU is 89% below recommended and your GPU is 24% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 6700 will struggle to run Starfield at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 36 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $684 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $300 GPU (Rank #17 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the GPU. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti for around $379 (Rank #21 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Starfield, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 6700 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 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.
