StarfieldFPS onXeon E-2374G&GeForce RTX 4090

Starfield

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.

Starfield - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low130 FPS
medium120 FPS
high97 FPS
ultra78 FPS
1440P
low98 FPS
medium92 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra59 FPS
4K
low69 FPS
medium67 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra45 FPS

Performance Report

Starfield

GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon E-2374G
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 78 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 59 to 98 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 45 to 69 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 52% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2080) for Starfield. The Xeon E-2374G is 1% below minimum CPU requirement.

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The Xeon E-2374G determines the performance ceiling at 1080p low, all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium), while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 4k (high/ultra).

Performance Limiter Analysis

Xeon E-2374G|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1440p low, the Xeon E-2374G sets the ceiling at about 106 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 145 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 27% (FPS gap: 39 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 7/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 5/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Xeon E-2374G is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 11%
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 27%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 17%
HighCPU Limits GPU 18%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 17%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 18%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 11%
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

Starfield Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Xeon E-2374G
cpu icon
13,726
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-6800K
RecommendedCore i5-10600K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2080

Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (1% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.

CPU

-24%vsrecommended

GPU

+52%vsrecommended

CPU

-1%vsminimum

GPU

+160%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Processor: Core i7-6800K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 125 GB (SSD Obrigatório)
System: Windows 10
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce RTX 2080
Processor: Core i5-10600K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 125 GB (SSD Obrigatório)
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Xeon E-2374G and GeForce RTX 4090 run Starfield well?

Yes, the Xeon E-2374G paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Starfield smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 78 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 52% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 24% below the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Starfield?

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.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Starfield performance?

For Starfield, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E-2374G is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Starfield?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Starfield?

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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.

6How accurate are these Starfield FPS estimates for the Xeon E-2374G and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.