On a NVIDIA GTX 1060 (laptop, 6GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Path of Exile 2 runs at roughly 61 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 39FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
The NVIDIA GTX 1060 (laptop, 6GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 6GB of VRAM, and Path of Exile 2 is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 61 FPSwith FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 39 FPS with everything on High.
Across resolutions you can expect around 61 FPS at 1080p and 54 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 31 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 39 | 61 |
| 1440p | 24 | 54 |
| 4K | 13 | 31 |
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With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (laptop, 6GB) averages around 61 FPS at 1080p in Path of Exile 2 — up from about 39 FPS with everything on High.
At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (laptop, 6GB) averages roughly 54 FPS in Path of Exile 2; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Global Illumination and Shadow Quality down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.
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.