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, frame rates range from 57 to 61 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 45 to 49 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 41 to 46 FPS.
The GeForce GTX 1060 is 342% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 460) for Stardew Valley. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 203% above the recommended CPU (Core i3).
At lower resolutions (all 1440p settings, all 4k settings), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 1080p settings), the GeForce GTX 1060 becomes the FPS-limiting side.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $525.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 57 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.116 fps/$ | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.108 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.088 fps/$ | 0.088 fps/$ | 0.088 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p medium, the GeForce GTX 1060 sets the ceiling at about 81 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 100 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 19% (FPS gap: 19 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce GTX 1060 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 19% | GPU Limits CPU 19% | GPU Limits CPU 19% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 19% | GPU Limits CPU 19% | GPU Limits CPU 19% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 19% | GPU Limits CPU 19% | GPU Limits CPU 19% |
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 203% above and your GPU is 342% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce GTX 1060 will struggle to run Stardew Valley at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 57 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $525.38 ($465.38 CPU + $60 GPU). Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #4 for value).
Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Stardew Valley performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. GPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra.
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 9800X3D and GeForce GTX 1060 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.
