Bethesda's Creation Engine 2 is CPU-dependent, especially in cities, and requires an SSD for asset streaming. Optimization tends to favor AMD slightly, but generally requires powerful hardware to run smoothly.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 82 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 65 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 44 to 94 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 52% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2080) for Starfield. The Ryzen 9 6900HS is 27% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600K).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, while the Ryzen 9 6900HS still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1440p settings, all 4k settings.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 134 FPS, while the Ryzen 9 6900HS has headroom up to 158 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 15% (FPS gap: 24 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12.
The Ryzen 9 6900HS and GeForce RTX 4090 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) | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 9% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU51% - 75% <> GPU56% - 77% <> | CPU52% - 73% <> GPU84% - 95% <> | CPU54% - 74% <> GPU87% - 97% <> | CPU55% - 75% <> GPU89% - 98% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU49% - 71% <> GPU79% - 88% <> | CPU50% - 70% <> GPU90% - 97% <> | CPU47% - 70% <> GPU94% - 99% <> | CPU46% - 63% <> GPU95% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU40% - 72% <> GPU78% - 91% <> | CPU41% - 70% <> GPU96% - 98% <> | CPU36% - 70% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU34% - 61% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 9 6900HS + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 34% and 75% and GPU utilization between 56% and 100%. Ryzen 9 6900HS stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 86% at 1080p to 95% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 64% to 53%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Ryzen 9 6900HS stays at 53% (36-70%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 64% and GPU 86%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 58% and GPU 93%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 53% and GPU 95%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 62% (52-73%) and GPU 90% (84-95%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 9 6900HS remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 99% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) High while the Ryzen 9 6900HS still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 27% above and your GPU is 52% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 9 6900HS paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Starfield smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 65 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 52% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 27% above the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Starfield performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra.
Starfield 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.
Starfield requires at minimum a Core i7-6800K (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 125 GB (SSD Obrigatório) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600K and GeForce RTX 2080 with 16 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 9 6900HS and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Starfield 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.
