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Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Crimson Desert? (2026)

Yes
~64 FPS at 4K with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 4090 is a flagship 4K-class card with 24GB of VRAM, and Crimson Desert 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 65 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p152152
1440p114112
4K6564
💡 Crimson Desert: Huge open world on Pearl Abyss' BlackSpace engine - upscaling is basically required at 1440p and up.

At 1080p expect around 152 FPS, at 1440p about 112 FPS, and at 4K roughly 64 FPS with optimized settings. Its 24GB of VRAM is plenty for Crimson Desert. Crimson Desert doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Crimson Desert on the NVIDIA RTX 4090

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Crimson Desert?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 averages about 64 FPS at 4K in Crimson Desert.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 4090 get in Crimson Desert at 1080p?

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

How do I make Crimson Desert 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.