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Can the NVIDIA RTX 3050 run War Thunder? (2026)

Yes
~85 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 3050 is a entry-level card with 8GB of VRAM, and War Thunder is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 85 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 85 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p8585
1440p5169
4K2960
💡 War Thunder: Dagor engine - smoke effects are the biggest FPS drain in battle, and big matches can be CPU-bound.

At 1080p expect around 85 FPS, at 1440p about 69 FPS, and at 4K roughly 60 FPS with optimized settings. War Thunder 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 War Thunder?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3050 averages about 85 FPS at 1080p in War Thunder.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3050 get in War Thunder at 1080p?

Around 85 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 85 FPS on all-High).

How do I make War Thunder 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.