Real Benchmark Data
Starfield FPS Calculator
Check how Starfield runs on your hardware with real-world benchmark data
Starfield System Requirements
Minimum
(30 FPS)- CPU
- Ryzen 5 2600X / i7-6800K
- GPU
- RX 5700 / GTX 1070 Ti
- RAM
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 125 GB SSD
Recommended
(60 FPS)- CPU
- Ryzen 7 5800X / i7-12700
- GPU
- RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT
- RAM
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 125 GB NVMe SSD
Check Your Starfield FPS
Select your exact GPU and CPU to get a personalized FPS estimate for Starfield at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K.
Open FPS Calculator →Starfield Optimization Tips
1
Crowd Density has the biggest CPU impact — reduce in cities like New Atlantis
2
Enable FSR 3 with Frame Generation for dramatically smoother gameplay
3
Contact Shadows is very demanding — set to Medium for big FPS savings
4
Install on NVMe SSD for faster loading between planet transitions
5
Lower Volumetric Lighting for 10-15% FPS improvement
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Starfield run so badly?
Starfield uses Bethesdas Creation Engine 2 which is CPU-heavy. Dense cities like New Atlantis drop FPS significantly. Use DLSS/FSR, lower crowd density, and ensure you have fast RAM.