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Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run The Outer Worlds 2? (2026)

Yes
~61 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) is a mainstream 1080p card with 12GB of VRAM, and The Outer Worlds 2 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
4K2155
💡 The Outer Worlds 2: Unreal Engine 5 - upscaling is basically required at 1440p and up.

At 1080p expect around 61 FPS, at 1440p about 63 FPS, and at 4K roughly 55 FPS with optimized settings. The Outer Worlds 2 doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for The Outer Worlds 2 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 The Outer Worlds 2?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) averages about 61 FPS at 1080p in The Outer Worlds 2.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) get in The Outer Worlds 2 at 1080p?

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

How do I make The Outer Worlds 2 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.