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 47 to 63 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 26 to 35 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 23 to 33 FPS.
The Radeon R7 360 is 37% 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 (1440p low, 4k low), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (high/ultra), 4k ultra), the Radeon R7 360 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k (medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $500.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 47 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.124 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.052 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.066 fps/$ | 0.066 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.046 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 4k ultra, the Radeon R7 360 sets the ceiling at about 35 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 47 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 26% (FPS gap: 12 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon R7 360 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 25% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 25% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 26% |
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 37% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon R7 360 will struggle to run Stardew Valley at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 47 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $500.38 ($465.38 CPU + $35 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce GTX 780 Ti for around $699 (Rank #78 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Stardew Valley, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon R7 360 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 4k ultra. CPU fully utilized at: 1440p low, 4k low.
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 Radeon R7 360 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.
