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Can the NVIDIA GTX 980 run 7 Days to Die? (2026)

✅ Yes

~68 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 980 is a entry-level card with 4GB of VRAM, and 7 Days to Die is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 68 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 68 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	68	68
1440p	41	63
4K	23	63

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At 1080p expect around 68 FPS, at 1440p about 63 FPS, and at 4K roughly 63 FPS with optimized settings. 7 Days to Die doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GTX 980 run 7 Days to Die?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 980 averages about 68 FPS at 1080p in 7 Days to Die.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 980 get in 7 Days to Die at 1080p?

Around 68 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 68 FPS on all-High).

How do I make 7 Days to Die run better on the NVIDIA GTX 980?

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.