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, all quality settings exceed 93 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 55 to 59 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 47 to 52 FPS.
The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition is 1756% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 460) for Stardew Valley. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 203% above the recommended CPU (Core i3).
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $8664.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 93 FPS, equivalent to 0.01 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.012 fps/$ | 0.012 fps/$ | 0.012 fps/$ | 0.011 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.007 fps/$ | 0.007 fps/$ | 0.007 fps/$ | 0.006 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.006 fps/$ | 0.006 fps/$ | 0.006 fps/$ | 0.005 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 low, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the ceiling at about 100 FPS, while the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition could reach 205 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 51% (FPS gap: 105 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 51% | CPU Limits GPU 50% | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 48% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 42% | CPU Limits GPU 40% | CPU Limits GPU 39% | CPU Limits GPU 39% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 42% | CPU Limits GPU 40% | CPU Limits GPU 39% | CPU Limits GPU 39% |
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 1756% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition can run Stardew Valley smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 93 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 1756% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 203% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $8664.38 ($465.38 CPU + $8199 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: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k 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 RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition 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.
