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Can the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (laptop, 16GB) run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2? (2026)

✅ Yes

~60 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 3080 (laptop, 16GB) is a mainstream 1080p card with 16GB of VRAM, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 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 60 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 61 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	61	60
1440p	37	61
4K	21	61

💡 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heavy Unreal Engine 5 game — upscaling is basically required at 1440p and up.

At 1080p expect around 60 FPS, at 1440p about 61 FPS, and at 4K roughly 61 FPS with optimized settings. Its 16GB of VRAM is plenty for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (laptop, 16GB) averages about 60 FPS at 1080p in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (laptop, 16GB) get in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 at 1080p?

Around 60 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 61 FPS on all-High).

How do I make S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 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.