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Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)? (2026)

Yes
~78 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) is a mainstream 1080p card with 12GB of VRAM, and The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 78 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 79 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p7978
1440p4763
4K2761

At 1080p expect around 78 FPS, at 1440p about 63 FPS, and at 4K roughly 61 FPS with optimized settings. The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) on the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB)

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) averages about 78 FPS at 1080p in The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen).

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) get in The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) at 1080p?

Around 78 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 79 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) 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.