

Starmade
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Starmade 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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 989 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 871 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 848 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 986 fps | 801 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 899 fps | 730 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 812 fps | 659 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 870 fps | 696 fps | 565 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 788 fps | 630 fps | 504 fps | 410 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 865 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 804 fps | 654 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 978 fps | 783 fps | 636 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 924 fps | 739 fps | 601 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 842 fps | 674 fps | 548 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 951 fps | 761 fps | 609 fps | 495 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 815 fps | 652 fps | 522 fps | 424 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 591 fps | 473 fps | 378 fps | 307 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 974 fps | 791 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 904 fps | 735 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 812 fps | 659 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 957 fps | 765 fps | 622 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 899 fps | 719 fps | 584 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 888 fps | 710 fps | 568 fps | 462 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 761 fps | 609 fps | 487 fps | 396 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 670 fps | 536 fps | 429 fps | 349 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 652 fps | 522 fps | 417 fps | 339 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 616 fps | 493 fps | 394 fps | 320 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 562 fps | 449 fps | 359 fps | 292 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 507 fps | 406 fps | 325 fps | 264 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 435 fps | 348 fps | 278 fps | 226 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 315 fps | 252 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |

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Minimum Hardware
Nvidia GeForce GTX 260, 275, 280, 460 SE, 550 Ti | AMD Radeon HD 4870, 5770, 4890, 5830, 6770, 6790 or equivalent with OpenGL 2.1
Intel Core i3 (2nd Generation and above) | AMD FX 6xxx or equivalent
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Genres
About
Starmade, released in 2014, is a captivating 3D sandbox space shooter that combines elements of action, adventure, and simulation. Developed by Robin "schema" Promesberger, the game allows players to explore an expansive universe, enabling them to build factories, create ships, and design intricate structures from various block types. Its blend of single-player and multiplayer modes offers a versatile gameplay experience that appeals to fans of indie RPGs and strategy games.
In terms of PC performance, Starmade is relatively accessible, with a minimum GPU requirement of around 1202 score, making it suitable for systems equipped with entry-level graphics cards. Players can expect a playable FPS even on more modest setups, though upgrading to a mid-tier GPU may enhance the game's graphics settings and overall performance. With just 4 GB of RAM required, most modern PCs should be able to handle the game without significant issues.
While Starmade holds a rating of 60/100, it still presents intriguing gameplay for those who enjoy sandbox environments and space exploration. If you appreciate creative gameplay and are willing to navigate its early access status, it can be a rewarding experience, especially for fans of the action and simulation genres.
Performance profile
Released in December 2014, Starmade sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
As a strategy title, Starmade is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Extremely light — Starmade 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.





