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Can the NVIDIA RTX 4060 run ARK: Survival Evolved? (2026)

Yes
~64 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 4060 is a mainstream 1080p card with 8GB of VRAM, and ARK: Survival Evolved 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 64 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 65 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p6564
1440p3960
4K2253
💡 ARK: Survival Evolved: The original ARK - notoriously heavy and CPU-bound on big bases; drop Ground Clutter and Sky first.

At 1080p expect around 64 FPS, at 1440p about 60 FPS, and at 4K roughly 53 FPS with optimized settings. With only 8GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. ARK: Survival Evolved doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for ARK: Survival Evolved on the NVIDIA RTX 4060

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 4060 run ARK: Survival Evolved?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4060 averages about 64 FPS at 1080p in ARK: Survival Evolved.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 4060 get in ARK: Survival Evolved at 1080p?

Around 64 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 65 FPS on all-High).

How do I make ARK: Survival Evolved run better on the NVIDIA RTX 4060?

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.