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Can the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super run Baldur’s Gate 3? (2026)

✅ Yes

~99 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super is a mainstream 1080p card with 8GB of VRAM, and Baldur’s Gate 3 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 99 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 99 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	99	99
1440p	60	81
4K	34	61

💡 Baldur’s Gate 3: Act 3 is very CPU-heavy; expect a CPU bottleneck in the city.

At 1080p expect around 99 FPS, at 1440p about 81 FPS, and at 4K roughly 61 FPS with optimized settings. Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super run Baldur’s Gate 3?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super averages about 99 FPS at 1080p in Baldur’s Gate 3.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super get in Baldur’s Gate 3 at 1080p?

Around 99 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 99 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Baldur’s Gate 3 run better on the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super?

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.