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Can the NVIDIA GTX 1080 run Sea of Thieves? (2026)

✅ Yes

~82 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 1080 is a entry-level card with 8GB of VRAM, and Sea of Thieves is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 82 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 83 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	83	82
1440p	50	66
4K	28	60

At 1080p expect around 82 FPS, at 1440p about 66 FPS, and at 4K roughly 60 FPS with optimized settings. Sea of Thieves doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1080 run Sea of Thieves?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1080 averages about 82 FPS at 1080p in Sea of Thieves.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1080 get in Sea of Thieves at 1080p?

Around 82 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 83 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Sea of Thieves run better on the NVIDIA GTX 1080?

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.