A classic 2D sandbox. While generally light, heavy boss fights and fluid physics can slow down older CPUs. It requires Shader Model 2.0 support.
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 91 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 94 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 94 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 6804% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 9600 GT) for Terraria. The Xeon Phi 7290 is 714% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Xeon Phi 7290 still has additional frame-generation headroom.
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 62 FPS, while the Xeon Phi 7290 has headroom up to 147 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 58% (FPS gap: 85 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Xeon Phi 7290 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 50% | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 47% | GPU Limits CPU 47% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 54% | GPU Limits CPU 54% | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 52% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 58% | GPU Limits CPU 58% | GPU Limits CPU 56% | GPU Limits CPU 55% |
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) | CPU29% - 57% <> GPU1% - 6% <> | CPU29% - 57% <> GPU1% - 6% <> | CPU29% - 57% <> GPU1% - 6% <> | CPU30% - 73% <> GPU3% - 12% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU31% - 61% <> GPU2% - 15% <> | CPU31% - 61% <> GPU2% - 15% <> | CPU31% - 61% <> GPU2% - 15% <> | CPU31% - 74% <> GPU6% - 22% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU30% - 60% <> GPU11% - 24% <> | CPU30% - 60% <> GPU11% - 24% <> | CPU30% - 60% <> GPU11% - 24% <> | CPU26% - 70% <> GPU14% - 31% <> |
The Xeon Phi 7290 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 26% and 74% and GPU utilization between 1% and 31%. Xeon Phi 7290 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 5% at 1080p to 19% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 45% to 46%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 22% average at its highest-load preset, while the Xeon Phi 7290 peaks at 52% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 45% and GPU 5%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 48% and GPU 10%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 46% and GPU 19%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 48% (26-70%) and GPU 22% (14-31%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon Phi 7290 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon Phi 7290 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 714% above and your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Xeon Phi 7290 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Terraria smoothly up to 4k achieving around 95 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 714% 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 Terraria performance right now. GPU 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.
Terraria 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.
Terraria requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (CPU) and GeForce FX 5900 (GPU) with 2.5 GB RAM and 200 MB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core 2 Duo and GeForce 9600 GT with 4 GB RAM. Your Xeon Phi 7290 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Terraria 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.
