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 46 to 63 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 26 to 35 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 22 to 31 FPS.
The Radeon TM R9 A360 is 9% below recommended, but 1311% above minimum for Stardew Valley. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 203% above the recommended CPU (Core i3).
At lower resolutions (1440p low), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (high/ultra), 4k (medium/high/ultra)), the Radeon TM R9 A360 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low, 1440p medium, 4k low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $485.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 46 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.130 fps/$ | 0.130 fps/$ | 0.128 fps/$ | 0.095 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.045 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 ultra, the Radeon TM R9 A360 sets the ceiling at about 46 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 93 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 51% (FPS gap: 47 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 9/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.
Your Radeon TM R9 A360 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) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 38% | GPU Limits CPU 51% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 38% | GPU Limits CPU 51% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 29% | GPU Limits CPU 40% | GPU Limits CPU 51% |
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% below recommended and your GPU is 9% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon TM R9 A360 will struggle to run Stardew Valley at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 46 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $485.38 ($465.38 CPU + $20 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 Radeon RX 580 (móvel) for around $229 (Rank #323 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Stardew Valley, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon TM R9 A360 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 medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU fully utilized at: 1440p 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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
