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Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run Elden Ring? (2026)

Yes
~60 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) is a mainstream 1080p card with 12GB of VRAM, and Elden Ring is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 60 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 60 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p6060
1440p6060
4K3560
💡 Elden Ring: Engine-locked to 60 FPS — aim for a rock-solid 60 rather than more.

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

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Elden Ring on the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB)

⚡ Check your exact CPU & target FPS in the optimizer →

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run Elden Ring?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) averages about 60 FPS at 1080p in Elden Ring.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) get in Elden Ring at 1080p?

Around 60 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 60 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Elden Ring run better on the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB)?

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.