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Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Battlefield 2042? (2026)

Yes
~78 FPS at 4K with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 4090 is a flagship 4K-class card with 24GB of VRAM, and Battlefield 2042 is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-14900K-class CPU it averages about 78 FPS at 4K with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 79 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p152152
1440p140138
4K7978
💡 Battlefield 2042: 128-player Frostbite maps are very CPU-heavy in big fights; lower Effects and Shadows first.

At 1080p expect around 152 FPS, at 1440p about 138 FPS, and at 4K roughly 78 FPS with optimized settings. Its 24GB of VRAM is plenty for Battlefield 2042. Battlefield 2042 doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Battlefield 2042 on the NVIDIA RTX 4090

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Battlefield 2042?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 averages about 78 FPS at 4K in Battlefield 2042.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 4090 get in Battlefield 2042 at 1080p?

Around 152 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 152 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Battlefield 2042 run better on the NVIDIA RTX 4090?

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.