Yes, runs great. About 142 fps on High at 1080p with a processor that does not limit the card. Add your own processor and memory to sharpen the answer.
Runs great · Baldur's Gate 3
Expect smooth play on High or better at 1080p.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 269 | 198 | 142 | 102 |
| 1440p | 194 | 143 | 102 | 74 |
| 4K | 108 | 79 | 57 | 35 |
Average frames per second. 60 or more feels smooth. These are estimates; real results vary by scene, drivers and game version.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite | Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600 |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM) | Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM) |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB | 150 GB |
Requirements from the game’s Steam page.
Updated October 3, 2026
Estimated average fps by resolution and preset.
Our estimate puts the GeForce RTX 3080 at about 142 fps on High at 1080p in Baldur's Gate 3, which means it runs comfortably. On Low the same card manages about 269 fps, and on Ultra about 102.
The graphics card is the limit here, so lowering the resolution or the quality preset is what raises your frame rate.
For a steady 60 fps, our estimate says: 1080p: Ultra (about 102 fps); 1440p: Ultra (about 74 fps); 4K: Medium (about 79 fps).
Baldur's Gate 3 lists 8 GB of RAM (recommending 16 GB) and a processor of the Intel i7 8700K class. Our estimate assumes a processor that does not limit the GeForce RTX 3080, so enter yours in the checker above if it is older than that.
For reference, the next card up in our list, the GeForce RTX 5070, is estimated at 144 fps on High at 1080p, so you have room to raise settings or resolution on the GeForce RTX 3080.
Our estimate is about 142 fps on High at 1080p, and about 269 fps on Low. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
At 1080p, Ultra holds about 102 fps. At 1440p, Ultra holds 60 fps. Even 4K is possible on Medium.
Baldur's Gate 3 lists 8 GB as its minimum and recommends 16 GB. The graphics card does not change that: with less memory than the minimum the game can stutter or fail to start whatever card you have.