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 127 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 66 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 71 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 1575% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 460) for Stardew Valley. The Xeon E5-1650 v4 is 14% below recommended, but 418% above minimum.
At lower resolutions (1080p ultra), the Xeon E5-1650 v4 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p (low/medium/high), all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p ultra.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 57 FPS, while the Xeon E5-1650 v4 has headroom up to 79 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 28% (FPS gap: 22 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 10/12 cells, CPU limits 1/12, balanced 1/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Xeon E5-1650 v4 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 12% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 27% | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 22% |
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) | CPU24% - 38% <> GPU4% - 12% <> | CPU24% - 38% <> GPU4% - 12% <> | CPU24% - 38% <> GPU4% - 12% <> | CPU10% - 26% <> GPU4% - 12% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU24% - 38% <> GPU1% - 10% <> | CPU24% - 38% <> GPU1% - 10% <> | CPU24% - 38% <> GPU1% - 10% <> | CPU10% - 26% <> GPU1% - 9% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU24% - 38% <> GPU4% - 13% <> | CPU24% - 38% <> GPU4% - 13% <> | CPU24% - 38% <> GPU4% - 13% <> | CPU10% - 26% <> GPU4% - 13% <> |
The Xeon E5-1650 v4 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 10% and 38% and GPU utilization between 1% and 13%. Xeon E5-1650 v4 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 8% at 1080p to 8% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 28% to 28%.
Neither component is close to saturation: CPU tops out at 38% and GPU at 13%. This pattern suggests possible engine-side limits, an FPS cap, or workload constraints unrelated to raw hardware throughput. It also shows why low utilization does not automatically mean there is no FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 28% and GPU 8%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 28% and GPU 6%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 28% and GPU 8%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 31% (24-38%) and GPU 8% (4-12%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon E5-1650 v4 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon E5-1650 v4 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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 14% below recommended and your GPU is 1575% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Xeon E5-1650 v4 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Stardew Valley smoothly up to 4k achieving around 71 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 1575% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 14% below 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 Stardew Valley performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p 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 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.
