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Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run The Last of Us Part I? (2026)

✅ Yes

~73 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) is a mainstream 1080p card with 12GB of VRAM, and The Last of Us Part I is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 73 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 74 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	74	73
1440p	44	68
4K	25	55

💡 The Last of Us Part I: VRAM-hungry — on 8GB cards keep textures at High, not Ultra.

At 1080p expect around 73 FPS, at 1440p about 68 FPS, and at 4K roughly 55 FPS with optimized settings. The Last of Us Part I doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run The Last of Us Part I?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) averages about 73 FPS at 1080p in The Last of Us Part I.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) get in The Last of Us Part I at 1080p?

Around 73 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 74 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Last of Us Part I 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.