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Can the NVIDIA RTX 4080 run ARK: Survival Evolved? (2026)

✅ Yes

~64 FPS at 4K with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 4080 is a flagship 4K-class card with 16GB of VRAM, and ARK: Survival Evolved is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-14900K-class CPU it averages about 64 FPS at 4K with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 48 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	141	139
1440p	85	83
4K	48	64

💡 ARK: Survival Evolved: The original ARK - notoriously heavy and CPU-bound on big bases; drop Ground Clutter and Sky first.

🚀 Biggest free win: enable DLSS (Quality) — about +35% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 139 FPS, at 1440p about 83 FPS, and at 4K roughly 64 FPS with optimized settings. Its 16GB of VRAM is plenty for ARK: Survival Evolved. The single biggest improvement is DLSS upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 4080 run ARK: Survival Evolved?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4080 averages about 64 FPS at 4K in ARK: Survival Evolved.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 4080 get in ARK: Survival Evolved at 1080p?

Around 139 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 141 FPS on all-High).

How do I make ARK: Survival Evolved run better on the NVIDIA RTX 4080?

Turn on DLSS (Quality) for the biggest free boost, 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.