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Can the NVIDIA RTX 4060 run Returnal? (2026)

Yes
~96 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 4060 is a mainstream 1080p card with 8GB of VRAM, and Returnal is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 96 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 97 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p9796
1440p5879
4K3361

At 1080p expect around 96 FPS, at 1440p about 79 FPS, and at 4K roughly 61 FPS with optimized settings. With only 8GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. Returnal doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Returnal on the NVIDIA RTX 4060

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 4060 run Returnal?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4060 averages about 96 FPS at 1080p in Returnal.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 4060 get in Returnal at 1080p?

Around 96 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 97 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Returnal 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.