Battlefield 2042
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Battlefield 2042 FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 495 fps | 396 fps | 317 fps | 258 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 460 fps | 368 fps | 294 fps | 239 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 413 fps | 330 fps | 264 fps | 215 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 389 fps | 311 fps | 249 fps | 202 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 366 fps | 292 fps | 234 fps | 190 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 289 fps | 231 fps | 185 fps | 150 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 248 fps | 198 fps | 159 fps | 129 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 218 fps | 175 fps | 140 fps | 113 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 212 fps | 170 fps | 136 fps | 110 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 201 fps | 160 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 183 fps | 146 fps | 117 fps | 95 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 165 fps | 132 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 142 fps | 113 fps | 91 fps | 74 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 103 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 372 fps | 297 fps | 238 fps | 193 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 345 fps | 276 fps | 221 fps | 179 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 310 fps | 248 fps | 198 fps | 161 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 292 fps | 234 fps | 187 fps | 152 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 274 fps | 219 fps | 175 fps | 143 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 217 fps | 173 fps | 139 fps | 113 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 186 fps | 149 fps | 119 fps | 97 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 164 fps | 131 fps | 105 fps | 85 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 159 fps | 127 fps | 102 fps | 83 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 150 fps | 120 fps | 96 fps | 78 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 137 fps | 110 fps | 88 fps | 71 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 124 fps | 99 fps | 79 fps | 64 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 106 fps | 85 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 77 fps | 62 fps | 49 fps | 40 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 198 fps | 159 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 184 fps | 147 fps | 118 fps | 96 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 165 fps | 132 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 156 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 146 fps | 117 fps | 94 fps | 76 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 116 fps | 92 fps | 74 fps | 60 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 99 fps | 79 fps | 63 fps | 52 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 87 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 85 fps | 68 fps | 54 fps | 44 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 80 fps | 64 fps | 51 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 73 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 66 fps | 53 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 57 fps | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 41 fps | 33 fps | 26 fps | 21 fps |
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About
Battlefield 2042 (2021) is a large-scale multiplayer shooter that emphasizes squad-based gameplay across dynamic, ever-changing battlefields. The game supports up to 128 players competing in modes like Conquest and Breakthrough, along with the extraction-focused Hazard Zone mode. With destructible environments and evolving map conditions, it's designed to create unpredictable combat scenarios where adaptation is key to victory.
Running Battlefield 2042 smoothly requires a mid-range GPU and solid CPU performance. The game's minimum requirements call for an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 3428 and a CPU score near 1301, paired with 8 GB of RAM. For consistent 60+ FPS at medium-to-high graphics settings, you'll want a modern GPU tier above minimum specs, as the 128-player scale and environmental destruction demand solid performance headroom for smooth gameplay.
If you enjoy large-scale multiplayer action with destructible environments and squad tactics, Battlefield 2042 offers plenty of content. However, the game received a mixed critical reception with a 57/100 rating, so temper expectations and consider watching gameplay footage first to see if the sandbox-style warfare appeals to you.
Performance profile
Released in November 2021, Battlefield 2042 targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
Battlefield 2042 is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Battlefield 2042. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
