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Can the AMD RX 7800 XT run War Thunder? (2026)

Yes — easily
~131 FPS at 1440p with optimized settings

The AMD RX 7800 XT is a high-end card with 16GB of VRAM, and War Thunder is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU it averages about 131 FPS at 1440p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 131 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p177177
1440p131131
4K7474
💡 War Thunder: Dagor engine - smoke effects are the biggest FPS drain in battle, and big matches can be CPU-bound.

At 1080p expect around 177 FPS, at 1440p about 131 FPS, and at 4K roughly 74 FPS with optimized settings. Its 16GB of VRAM is plenty for War Thunder. War Thunder doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the AMD RX 7800 XT run War Thunder?

Yes — easily. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 7800 XT averages about 131 FPS at 1440p in War Thunder.

What FPS does the AMD RX 7800 XT get in War Thunder at 1080p?

Around 177 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 177 FPS on all-High).

How do I make War Thunder run better on the AMD RX 7800 XT?

keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.