Stardew Valley, developed over years by a single creator (Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone), is a farm-life simulation game about a character who inherits a run-down farm from their grandfather. Players progress at their own pace between planting crops, raising animals, mining, fishing, and building relationships with the residents of Pelican Town, with seasonal events, festivals, and a marriage mechanic also included. Known for its systems that range from simple to surprisingly deep (cave mining and combat, a fishing mini-game, community center restoration) and its relaxing, cozy art style, the game also supports cooperative multiplayer farming. Inspired by the Harvest Moon series but carving its own distinct identity, Stardew Valley is one of the best-selling and most beloved success stories in indie gaming history.
| Graphics Card (GPU) | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 382 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 352 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 327 |
| RTX 3060 | 315 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 292 |
Calculated at 1080p · High settings, with Ryzen 7 7700X held constant.
Minimum System Requirements: 256 MB VRAM destekli, 2 GHz islemci, 2 GB. Recommended System Requirements: 512 MB VRAM destekli, 2.8 GHz cift cekirdekli islemci, 4 GB.
With our reference setup (1080p, High settings, Ryzen 7 7700X), FPS Driver estimates about 382 FPS in Stardew Valley on the RTX 4090, 327 FPS on the RTX 4060 Ti and 292 FPS on the GTX 1660 SUPER. Pick your exact hardware in the calculator above for a personal estimate.
For Stardew Valley, the minimum configuration is 256 MB VRAM destekli, 2 GHz islemci, 2 GB, while the recommended one is 512 MB VRAM destekli, 2.8 GHz cift cekirdekli islemci, 4 GB. Minimum requirements are the least hardware needed to run the game at its lowest settings, usually around 30 FPS. Recommended requirements are the hardware suggested for a smoother experience at medium-high settings, typically around 60 FPS.
Strategy and simulation games are mostly CPU- and RAM-bound in the late game, so lower unit or population detail, shadow quality and simulation-heavy effects before touching resolution. Stardew Valley recommends 4 GB of RAM, so check your memory before changing any other setting. Keep your graphics card drivers up to date, lower a few graphics settings (shadows, reflections, draw distance), close unnecessary background apps, and try disabling V-Sync. If you're considering a hardware upgrade: Hardware By Game