Can I Run Stardew Valley?
ConcernedApe · 2016
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Stardew Valley reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX reaches the game's 60 FPS cap.
The publisher states no target settings for Stardew Valley, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Stardew Valley
The game itself: Stardew Valley is capped at 60 FPS, and any recent graphics card reaches it.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2 Ghz") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Stardew Valley, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
256 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Stardew Valley
- 1Nothing, once you reach the 60 FPS cap: Stardew Valley won't go faster, so spend spare performance on higher settings or resolution instead.
Performance notes
Summaries of the published tests and official specs linked below, not our own testing · Reviewed by GamerSpecs · Updated
Stardew Valley is capped at 60 FPS with no option for more, and PCGamingWiki lists no fix to raise it, so 60 FPS is the ceiling on every PC. The listed minimum is a 2 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM and a graphics card with 256 MB of video memory and Shader Model 3.0.
Sources: PCGamingWiki: Stardew Valley · Steam: Stardew Valley system requirements
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Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Stardew Valley's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+ | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2 Ghz | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista or greater | Not listed |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Stardew Valley, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista or greater |
| Processor | 2 Ghz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+ |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 500 MB available space |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista or greater Processor: 2 Ghz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+ DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 500 MB available space
Source: Steam
Stardew Valley — FAQ
Can I run Stardew Valley?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Stardew Valley?+
Stardew Valley needs at least a 2 Ghz processor, a 256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+ graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 500 MB available space of storage, running Windows Vista or greater.
Can Stardew Valley run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p.
How much RAM does Stardew Valley need?+
Stardew Valley officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.