Starfield
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Starfield FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 951 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 854 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 991 fps | 805 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 931 fps | 756 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 919 fps | 735 fps | 598 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 985 fps | 788 fps | 630 fps | 512 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 868 fps | 694 fps | 555 fps | 451 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 844 fps | 675 fps | 540 fps | 439 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 797 fps | 638 fps | 510 fps | 415 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 727 fps | 582 fps | 465 fps | 378 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 657 fps | 525 fps | 420 fps | 341 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 563 fps | 450 fps | 360 fps | 293 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 408 fps | 326 fps | 261 fps | 212 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 946 fps | 768 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 878 fps | 713 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 985 fps | 788 fps | 640 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 929 fps | 743 fps | 604 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 872 fps | 698 fps | 567 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 862 fps | 689 fps | 552 fps | 448 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 739 fps | 591 fps | 473 fps | 384 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 651 fps | 521 fps | 417 fps | 338 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 633 fps | 507 fps | 405 fps | 329 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 598 fps | 478 fps | 383 fps | 311 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 545 fps | 436 fps | 349 fps | 284 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 492 fps | 394 fps | 315 fps | 256 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 422 fps | 338 fps | 270 fps | 220 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 306 fps | 245 fps | 196 fps | 159 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 788 fps | 630 fps | 504 fps | 410 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 732 fps | 585 fps | 468 fps | 380 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 657 fps | 525 fps | 420 fps | 341 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 619 fps | 495 fps | 396 fps | 322 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 582 fps | 465 fps | 372 fps | 302 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 460 fps | 368 fps | 294 fps | 239 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 394 fps | 315 fps | 252 fps | 205 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 347 fps | 278 fps | 222 fps | 180 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 338 fps | 270 fps | 216 fps | 176 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 319 fps | 255 fps | 204 fps | 166 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 291 fps | 233 fps | 186 fps | 151 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 263 fps | 210 fps | 168 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 225 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 163 fps | 131 fps | 104 fps | 85 fps |
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Starfield (2023) is Bethesda's ambitious space-faring RPG that puts you in control of character creation and exploration across a vast sci-fi universe. The game focuses on freedom and player choice as you uncover humanity's greatest cosmic mystery, making it a notable entry in the open-world RPG genre that emphasizes immersion and discovery.
Running Starfield smoothly requires a mid-range gaming PC setup. The minimum GPU requirement sits around entry-level specs with a benchmark score of approximately 1599, while the CPU needs a score around 10717 to handle the game's demanding AI and expansive environments. For stable performance and higher FPS at 1080p with good graphics settings, a modern mid-tier GPU paired with a solid processor and 16GB of RAM serves as the baseline, though high-refresh 1440p gaming benefits from more powerful hardware.
With a rating of 74/100, Starfield delivers a solid RPG experience for fans of space exploration and character-driven narratives. If you enjoy open-world adventures and don't mind occasional performance considerations, it's worth benchmarking on your system and diving into.
Performance profile
September 2023 release. As a current-generation title, Starfield pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.
RPGs like Starfield stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.
Extremely light — Starfield runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
