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Can a GeForce RTX 4090 run Baldur's Gate 3?

Yes, runs great. About 255 fps on High at 1080p with a processor that does not limit the card. Add your own processor and memory to sharpen the answer.

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Estimate · 1080p HighRuns great
255FPS

Runs great · Baldur's Gate 3

Expect smooth play on High or better at 1080p.

GeForce RTX 4090CPU assumed fast enough

Estimated frame rates

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p300+300+255184
1440p300+257184132
4K19414310274

Average frames per second. 60 or more feels smooth. These are estimates; real results vary by scene, drivers and game version.

What to do

  • You have headroom. Try 1440p or 4K, or Ultra settings.

Official requirements

MinimumRecommended
ProcessorIntel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X EliteIntel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600
GraphicsNvidia 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)
Memory8 GB16 GB
Storage150 GB150 GB

Requirements from the game’s Steam page.

Updated October 3, 2026

Frame rate chart

Estimated average fps by resolution and preset.

How Baldur's Gate 3 runs on the GeForce RTX 4090

Our estimate puts the GeForce RTX 4090 at about 255 fps on High at 1080p in Baldur's Gate 3, which means it runs comfortably. On Low the same card manages about 300+ fps, and on Ultra about 184.

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 184 fps); 1440p: Ultra (about 132 fps); 4K: Ultra (about 74 fps).

Settings advice

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 4090, 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 5090, is estimated at 300+ fps on High at 1080p, so you have room to raise settings or resolution on the GeForce RTX 4090.

Common questions

Can a GeForce RTX 4090 run Baldur's Gate 3?

Our estimate is about 255 fps on High at 1080p, and about 300+ fps on Low. Verdict: Yes, runs great.

What settings should I use for Baldur's Gate 3 on a GeForce RTX 4090?

At 1080p, Ultra holds about 184 fps. At 1440p, Ultra holds 60 fps. Even 4K is possible on Ultra.

How much RAM does Baldur's Gate 3 want with a GeForce RTX 4090?

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.