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 134 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 64 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 62 FPS.
The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is 273% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 460) for Stardew Valley. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 160% above the recommended CPU (Core i3).
The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p medium, the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU sets the ceiling at about 78 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 455 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 83% (FPS gap: 377 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 10/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 2/12.
Your RTX A4500 Embedded GPU 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 82% | GPU Limits CPU 83% | GPU Limits CPU 83% | GPU Limits CPU 71% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 38% | GPU Limits CPU 40% | GPU Limits CPU 41% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 30% | GPU Limits CPU 32% | GPU Limits CPU 32% | Balanced |
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) | CPU8% - 21% <> GPU4% - 13% <> | CPU8% - 21% <> GPU4% - 13% <> | CPU8% - 21% <> GPU4% - 13% <> | CPU2% - 11% <> GPU5% - 13% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU7% - 19% <> GPU9% - 24% <> | CPU7% - 19% <> GPU9% - 24% <> | CPU7% - 19% <> GPU9% - 24% <> | CPU2% - 11% <> GPU9% - 23% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU7% - 19% <> GPU14% - 31% <> | CPU7% - 19% <> GPU14% - 31% <> | CPU7% - 19% <> GPU14% - 31% <> | CPU2% - 11% <> GPU14% - 31% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + RTX A4500 Embedded GPU pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 2% and 21% and GPU utilization between 4% and 31%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 8% at 1080p to 22% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 12% to 11%.
Neither component is close to saturation: CPU tops out at 21% and GPU at 31%. This pattern suggests possible engine-side limits, an FPS cap, or workload constraints unrelated to raw hardware throughput. It also shows why low utilization does not automatically mean there is no FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 12% and GPU 8%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 11% and GPU 16%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 11% and GPU 22%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 13% (7-19%) and GPU 22% (14-31%), which keeps RTX A4500 Embedded GPU well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX A4500 Embedded GPU remain reasonably matched for this title.
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 160% above and your GPU is 273% 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 RTX A4500 Embedded GPU can run Stardew Valley smoothly up to 4k achieving around 62 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 273% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 160% above the recommended requirements.
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 Stardew Valley, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU 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, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high.
Stardew Valley 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.
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 RTX A4500 Embedded GPU 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.
