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Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Starfield? (2026)

Yes
~65 FPS at 4K with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 4090 is a flagship 4K-class card with 24GB of VRAM, and Starfield is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-14900K-class CPU it averages about 65 FPS at 4K with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 65 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p152152
1440p114114
4K6565
💡 Starfield: Unusually CPU-bound in cities — a CPU upgrade often helps more than a GPU one.

At 1080p expect around 152 FPS, at 1440p about 114 FPS, and at 4K roughly 65 FPS with optimized settings. Its 24GB of VRAM is plenty for Starfield. Starfield doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Starfield on the NVIDIA RTX 4090

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Starfield?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 averages about 65 FPS at 4K in Starfield.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 4090 get in Starfield at 1080p?

Around 152 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 152 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Starfield run better on the NVIDIA RTX 4090?

keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.