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Can the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (laptop, 16GB) run Path of Exile 2? (2026)

Yes — easily
~105 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 3080 (laptop, 16GB) is a mainstream 1080p card with 16GB of VRAM, and Path of Exile 2 is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 105 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 105 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p105105
1440p6363
4K3661
💡 Path of Exile 2: Endgame maps with lots of on-screen effects lean on the CPU.

At 1080p expect around 105 FPS, at 1440p about 63 FPS, and at 4K roughly 61 FPS with optimized settings. Its 16GB of VRAM is plenty for Path of Exile 2. Path of Exile 2 doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (laptop, 16GB) run Path of Exile 2?

Yes — easily. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (laptop, 16GB) averages about 105 FPS at 1080p in Path of Exile 2.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (laptop, 16GB) get in Path of Exile 2 at 1080p?

Around 105 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 105 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Path of Exile 2 run better on the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (laptop, 16GB)?

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.