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Can the NVIDIA RTX 3050 run Subnautica 2? (2026)

✅ Yes
~63 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 3050 is a entry-level card with 8GB of VRAM, and Subnautica 2 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 63 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 63 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p6363
1440p3867
4K2156
💡 Subnautica 2: Early-access Unreal Engine 5 - Lumen Global Illumination is the heaviest setting; upscaling helps a lot.

At 1080p expect around 63 FPS, at 1440p about 67 FPS, and at 4K roughly 56 FPS with optimized settings. Subnautica 2 doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3050 run Subnautica 2?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3050 averages about 63 FPS at 1080p in Subnautica 2.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3050 get in Subnautica 2 at 1080p?

Around 63 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 63 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Subnautica 2 run better on the NVIDIA RTX 3050?

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.