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

Yes
~61 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) is a mainstream 1080p card with 12GB of VRAM, and Starfield is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 61 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 61 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p6161
1440p3763
4K2161
💡 Starfield: Unusually CPU-bound in cities — a CPU upgrade often helps more than a GPU one.

At 1080p expect around 61 FPS, at 1440p about 63 FPS, and at 4K roughly 61 FPS with optimized settings. Starfield doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run Starfield?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) averages about 61 FPS at 1080p in Starfield.

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

Around 61 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 61 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Starfield 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.