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Can the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super run Subnautica 2? (2026)

Yes
~77 FPS at 4K with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super is a flagship 4K-class card with 16GB of VRAM, and Subnautica 2 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-14900K-class CPU it averages about 77 FPS at 4K with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 77 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p227227
1440p136136
4K7777
💡 Subnautica 2: Early-access Unreal Engine 5 - Lumen Global Illumination is the heaviest setting; upscaling helps a lot.

At 1080p expect around 227 FPS, at 1440p about 136 FPS, and at 4K roughly 77 FPS with optimized settings. Its 16GB of VRAM is plenty for Subnautica 2. Subnautica 2 doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super run Subnautica 2?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super averages about 77 FPS at 4K in Subnautica 2.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super get in Subnautica 2 at 1080p?

Around 227 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 227 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Subnautica 2 run better on the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super?

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.