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Best Mafia II: Definitive Edition settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU), Mafia II: Definitive Edition runs at roughly 218 FPS at 1440p with our optimized settings — up from about 218FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) is a high-end graphics card with 12GB of VRAM, and Mafia II: Definitive Edition is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i9-12900F, it flies at 1440p — about 218 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings. That already clears a smooth frame rate on High, so our tuning keeps the visuals as high as possible instead of chasing extra frames.

Across resolutions you can expect around 227 FPS at 1080p and 218 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 124 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is DLSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p227227
1440p218218
4K124124
💡 Mafia II: Definitive Edition: Older remaster - runs easily; watch APEX PhysX on AMD cards (it runs on the CPU there).
Recommended settings
Upscaling — DLSSOff
Render resolution scaling is the biggest GPU-side lever — though this remaster runs easily on modern hardware.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and range — the heaviest setting here. Medium is barely different from High while running faster.
Geometry DetailHighbaseline
World and object detail. High is fine on most cards; lower it only if you need frames.
APEX PhysX DetailMediumbaseline
Cloth, debris and particle physics — can tank FPS on AMD cards (it runs on the CPU there). Off or Medium is safest.
Anti-Aliasing2xbaseline
Smooths jagged edges — higher levels (MSAA) get expensive. 2x is a good balance.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps road and building textures sharp at angles. Cheap — 16x is fine.
Texture QualityHighbaseline
Surface sharpness — nearly free if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) get in Mafia II: Definitive Edition?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) averages around 218 FPS at 1440p in Mafia II: Definitive Edition — up from about 218 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) run Mafia II: Definitive Edition at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) averages roughly 218 FPS in Mafia II: Definitive Edition — a smooth experience.

What are the best Mafia II: Definitive Edition settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB)?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Geometry Detail 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.