Ark: Survival Ascended
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Ark: Survival Ascended FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 137 fps | 110 fps | 88 fps | 71 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 127 fps | 102 fps | 81 fps | 66 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 114 fps | 91 fps | 73 fps | 59 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 108 fps | 86 fps | 69 fps | 56 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 101 fps | 81 fps | 65 fps | 53 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 80 fps | 64 fps | 51 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 68 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps | 36 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 60 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 59 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps | 31 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 55 fps | 44 fps | 35 fps | 29 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 51 fps | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 46 fps | 37 fps | 29 fps | 24 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 28 fps | 23 fps | 18 fps | 15 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 103 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 95 fps | 76 fps | 61 fps | 50 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 86 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps | 45 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 81 fps | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 76 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps | 39 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 60 fps | 48 fps | 38 fps | 31 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 51 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps | 24 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 44 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 42 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps | 22 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 38 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 34 fps | 27 fps | 22 fps | 18 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 29 fps | 23 fps | 19 fps | 15 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 21 fps | 17 fps | 14 fps | 11 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 55 fps | 44 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 51 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps | 26 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 46 fps | 37 fps | 29 fps | 24 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 43 fps | 34 fps | 28 fps | 22 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps | 21 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 32 fps | 26 fps | 20 fps | 17 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 27 fps | 22 fps | 18 fps | 14 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 24 fps | 19 fps | 15 fps | 13 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 23 fps | 19 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 22 fps | 18 fps | 14 fps | 12 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 20 fps | 16 fps | 13 fps | 11 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 18 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps | 9 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 16 fps | 13 fps | 10 fps | 8 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 11 fps | 9 fps | 7 fps | 6 fps |
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About
Ark: Survival Ascended is a next-generation remaster of the original survival game, rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5 to deliver significantly enhanced graphics and gameplay. Released in 2023, this action-adventure title combines survival mechanics with RPG elements in a massively multiplayer environment where you tame dinosaurs, build bases, and compete against other players. The remaster includes all DLC maps from the original game, making it a comprehensive package for both newcomers and veterans of the franchise.
Running Ark: Survival Ascended smoothly requires a mid-range GPU with a benchmark score around 13415 or higher, paired with a CPU scoring approximately 10717 and at least 16 GB of RAM. While these aren't extreme requirements, achieving consistent high FPS at maximum graphics settings typically demands more powerful hardware. Most players see playable performance on mid-range GPUs at 1080p with adjusted settings, though pushing ultra-quality graphics and higher resolutions will require stepping up to a stronger graphics card for optimal FPS benchmarks.
If you enjoy dinosaur survival games and don't mind the early access nature of some features, Ark: Survival Ascended offers a substantial multiplayer experience. With a 72/100 rating, it delivers solid entertainment for action-adventure fans willing to engage with its learning curve and occasional performance optimization quirks.
Performance profile
October 2023 release. As a current-generation title, Ark: Survival Ascended pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.
RPGs like Ark: Survival Ascended stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.
High-end requirement. Ark: Survival Ascended needs an RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7800 XT for comfortable 1440p 60 FPS at High settings. 4K Ultra 60 FPS is flagship territory — RTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX minimum without upscaling.
