Starfield

Released 5 Sep 2023 · Action RPG · Creation Engine 2

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Starfield is a PC Action RPG. RightRig has a estimated performance profile — FPS estimate, recommended settings, and bottleneck analysis at 1080p Ultra below.

Example rig

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB·Ryzen 7 7700X·32 GB · 1080p · 60 fps

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Plays Well

62–78

FPS

Why a range?

Holds your 60 FPS goal; rare dips at this preset in normal play.

1080p·Ultra·Upscaler: Quality

ProfileEstimated

Estimated from engine, genre, era, and official requirements. Not a measured benchmark.

How does this work?

What to change

Tune these

Keep on: DLSS/FSR Quality, Texture Quality High
Turn down: Volumetric Lighting, Crowd Density in cities

BottleneckGPU

The GPU limits FPS first at 1080p on Ultra (62–78 FPS band).

Try resolution or upscaling before spending time on small graphics toggles.

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Profile status: Estimated. Last reviewed 22 Apr 2026. No benchmark sources attached.How profiles work

Questions players ask

Answers use RightRig's reference rig: Ryzen 7 7700X, RTX 3060, 32 GB RAM at 1080p. Edit your rig above for personalised numbers.

Can my PC run Starfield?▾

On RightRig's reference rig: Plays Well. About 62–78 fps at Ultra, 1080p.

What FPS should I expect in Starfield?▾

About 62–78 fps on the reference rig at Ultra, 1080p. Estimated from engine, genre, and era. Not a measured benchmark.

What settings should I lower first in Starfield?▾

Volumetric Lighting has the most impact on FPS. Start there if you need more frames. Upscaling is on. It helps recover frames.

Is this a benchmark or an estimate?▾

An estimate. Not a measured benchmark. The profile is built from engine, genre, era, and official specs.

How much VRAM does Starfield need?▾

At least 8 GB of VRAM. With less, the engine may stutter or need lower texture settings.

What to know about this profile

These notes explain the main assumptions behind this game's RightRig profile. Cited benchmarks, when present, are listed under More detail. Not summarized again here.

CPU-bound in New Atlantis and Akila City, where heavy NPC simulation can pin fast cores below GPU limits. VRAM use climbs sharply at 4K Ultra textures, especially after long sessions.

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