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Can the NVIDIA RTX 3090 run The Last of Us Part I? (2026)

✅ Yes

~93 FPS at 1440p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 3090 is a high-end card with 24GB of VRAM, and The Last of Us Part I is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU it averages about 93 FPS at 1440p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 94 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	157	155
1440p	94	93
4K	53	71

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

At 1080p expect around 155 FPS, at 1440p about 93 FPS, and at 4K roughly 71 FPS with optimized settings. Its 24GB of VRAM is plenty for The Last of Us Part I. 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 3090 run The Last of Us Part I?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3090 averages about 93 FPS at 1440p in The Last of Us Part I.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3090 get in The Last of Us Part I at 1080p?

Around 155 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 157 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Last of Us Part I run better on the NVIDIA RTX 3090?

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.