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Can the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) run 007 First Light? (2026)

❌ Not really
~29 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and 007 First Light is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 29 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 12 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p1229
1440p717
4K410
💡 007 First Light: Glacier engine (the Hitman engine) is well-optimised - upscaling plus High settings hits high frame rates comfortably.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 29 FPS, at 1440p about 17 FPS, and at 4K roughly 10 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) run 007 First Light?

Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages about 29 FPS at 1080p in 007 First Light.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) get in 007 First Light at 1080p?

Around 29 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 12 FPS on all-High).

How do I make 007 First Light run better on the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced) for the biggest free boost, 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.