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Can the RTX 4090 Laptop run ARK: Survival Evolved? (2026)

Yes
~66 FPS at 1440p with optimized settings

The RTX 4090 Laptop is a high-end 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 i9-12900F-class CPU it averages about 66 FPS at 1440p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 67 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p111109
1440p6766
4K3863
💡 ARK: Survival Evolved: The original ARK - notoriously heavy and CPU-bound on big bases; drop Ground Clutter and Sky first.

At 1080p expect around 109 FPS, at 1440p about 66 FPS, and at 4K roughly 63 FPS with optimized settings. Its 16GB of VRAM is plenty for ARK: Survival Evolved. ARK: Survival Evolved doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the RTX 4090 Laptop run ARK: Survival Evolved?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the RTX 4090 Laptop averages about 66 FPS at 1440p in ARK: Survival Evolved.

What FPS does the RTX 4090 Laptop get in ARK: Survival Evolved at 1080p?

Around 109 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 111 FPS on all-High).

How do I make ARK: Survival Evolved run better on the RTX 4090 Laptop?

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.