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Can the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) run League of Legends? (2026)

👍 Yes, with tuned settings
~53 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and League of Legends is a lightweight, high-frame-rate esports title. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 53 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 45 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p4553
1440p2732
4K1518

At 1080p expect around 53 FPS, at 1440p about 32 FPS, and at 4K roughly 18 FPS with optimized settings. League of Legends doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) run League of Legends?

Yes, with tuned settings. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages about 53 FPS at 1080p in League of Legends.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) get in League of Legends at 1080p?

Around 53 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 45 FPS on all-High).

How do I make League of Legends run better on the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5)?

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.