StarfieldFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&RTX A6000

Starfield

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.

Starfield - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low107 FPS
medium86 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra61 FPS
1440P
low107 FPS
medium90 FPS
high71 FPS
ultra62 FPS
4K
low71 FPS
medium62 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra45 FPS

Performance Report

Starfield

RTX A6000 + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 61 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 62 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 45 to 71 FPS.

Official Requirements

The RTX A6000 is 9% below recommended, but 55% above minimum for Starfield. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 89% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600K).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The RTX A6000 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, executing at maximum capacity.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

RTX A6000:$3500(updated 2/10/2026)
Official Launch Price: $4649
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $3884. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 61 FPS, equivalent to 0.02 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.028 fps/$0.022 fps/$0.017 fps/$0.016 fps/$
1440p0.028 fps/$0.023 fps/$0.018 fps/$0.016 fps/$
4k0.018 fps/$0.016 fps/$0.014 fps/$0.012 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|RTX A6000
📈Analysis

At 1080p high, the RTX A6000 sets the ceiling at about 59 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 174 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 66% (FPS gap: 115 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your RTX A6000 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 54%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 61%
HighGPU Limits CPU 66%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 65%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 53%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 61%
HighGPU Limits CPU 66%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 65%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 42%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 47%
HighGPU Limits CPU 49%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 48%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

Starfield Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-6800K
RecommendedCore i5-10600K
GPU - RTX A6000
gpu icon
22,815
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2080

Your CPU is 89% below recommended and your GPU is 9% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+89%vsrecommended

GPU

-9%vsrecommended

CPU

+147%vsminimum

GPU

+55%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Processor: Core i7-6800K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 125 GB (SSD Obrigatório)
System: Windows 10
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce RTX 2080
Processor: Core i5-10600K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 125 GB (SSD Obrigatório)
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX A6000 run Starfield well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the RTX A6000 can run Starfield smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 62 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 9% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 89% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Starfield?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3884 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $3500 GPU (Rank #92 Value)). Your RTX A6000 is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($3500) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, upgrading to the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell for around $2399 (Rank #51 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance while costing less than your current GPU.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Starfield performance?

For Starfield, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The RTX A6000 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Starfield?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Starfield?

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.

6How accurate are these Starfield FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX A6000?

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.