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Can the NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti run No Man’s Sky? (2026)

Yes — easily
~112 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti is a mainstream 1080p card with 11GB of VRAM, and No Man’s Sky is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 112 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 113 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p113112
1440p6867
4K3861
💡 No Man’s Sky: Very well-optimised - runs smoothly on modest hardware.

At 1080p expect around 112 FPS, at 1440p about 67 FPS, and at 4K roughly 61 FPS with optimized settings. No Man’s Sky doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti run No Man’s Sky?

Yes — easily. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti averages about 112 FPS at 1080p in No Man’s Sky.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti get in No Man’s Sky at 1080p?

Around 112 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 113 FPS on all-High).

How do I make No Man’s Sky run better on the NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti?

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.