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Can the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) run Path of Exile 2? (2026)

❌ Not really

~26 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and Path of Exile 2 is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 26 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 11 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	11	26
1440p	7	15
4K	4	9

💡 Path of Exile 2: Endgame maps with lots of on-screen effects lean on the CPU.

🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 26 FPS, at 1440p about 15 FPS, and at 4K roughly 9 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 Path of Exile 2?

Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages about 26 FPS at 1080p in Path of Exile 2.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) get in Path of Exile 2 at 1080p?

Around 26 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 11 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Path of Exile 2 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.