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 68 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 62 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 37 to 72 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 52% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2080) for Starfield. The Xeon W-2195 is 54% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600K).
The Xeon W-2195 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/ultra), all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1654. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 68 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.044 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.022 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 Xeon W-2195 sets the ceiling at about 168 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 214 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 21% (FPS gap: 46 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 9/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.
Your Xeon W-2195 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 15% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 10% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | 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 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 54% above and your GPU is 52% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Xeon W-2195 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Starfield smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 62 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 52% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 54% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1654 ($5 CPU + $1649 GPU). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the EPYC 9375F is a great upgrade option for around $5306 (Rank #5 for value).
For Starfield, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon W-2195 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, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k 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 Xeon W-2195 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.
