The NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) is a mainstream 1080p card with 12GB of VRAM, and Returnal is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 82 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 83 FPS with everything on High.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 83 | 82 |
| 1440p | 50 | 66 |
| 4K | 28 | 61 |
At 1080p expect around 82 FPS, at 1440p about 66 FPS, and at 4K roughly 61 FPS with optimized settings. Returnal doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.
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Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) averages about 82 FPS at 1080p in Returnal.
Around 82 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 83 FPS on all-High).
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.