A classic 2D sandbox. While generally light, heavy boss fights and fluid physics can slow down older CPUs. It requires Shader Model 2.0 support.
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 35 to 70 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 26 to 52 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 17 to 35 FPS.
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is 180% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 9600 GT) for Terraria. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 1724% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $715.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 35 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.098 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.024 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 Ryzen 3 5300U sets the ceiling at about 17 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 80 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 79% (FPS gap: 63 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U 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 32% | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 55% | GPU Limits CPU 66% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 37% | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 57% | GPU Limits CPU 68% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 57% | GPU Limits CPU 65% | GPU Limits CPU 72% | GPU Limits CPU 79% |
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 1724% above and your GPU is 180% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U will struggle to run Terraria at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 35 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $715.38 ($465.38 CPU + $250 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 Terraria, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U 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 low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Terraria 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.
Terraria requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (CPU) and GeForce FX 5900 (GPU) with 2.5 GB RAM and 200 MB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core 2 Duo and GeForce 9600 GT with 4 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Terraria 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.
