Battlefield 3
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Battlefield 3 FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 852 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 899 fps | 731 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 990 fps | 792 fps | 644 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 963 fps | 771 fps | 626 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 910 fps | 728 fps | 591 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 830 fps | 664 fps | 539 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 937 fps | 749 fps | 599 fps | 487 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 803 fps | 642 fps | 514 fps | 417 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 582 fps | 466 fps | 373 fps | 303 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 861 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 996 fps | 809 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 983 fps | 787 fps | 639 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 843 fps | 674 fps | 548 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 928 fps | 743 fps | 594 fps | 483 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 903 fps | 723 fps | 578 fps | 470 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 853 fps | 682 fps | 546 fps | 444 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 778 fps | 622 fps | 498 fps | 404 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 702 fps | 562 fps | 450 fps | 365 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 602 fps | 482 fps | 385 fps | 313 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 437 fps | 349 fps | 279 fps | 227 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 899 fps | 719 fps | 584 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 835 fps | 668 fps | 543 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 937 fps | 749 fps | 599 fps | 487 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 883 fps | 707 fps | 565 fps | 459 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 830 fps | 664 fps | 531 fps | 431 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 656 fps | 525 fps | 420 fps | 341 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 562 fps | 450 fps | 360 fps | 292 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 495 fps | 396 fps | 317 fps | 257 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 482 fps | 385 fps | 308 fps | 250 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 455 fps | 364 fps | 291 fps | 237 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 415 fps | 332 fps | 265 fps | 216 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 375 fps | 300 fps | 240 fps | 195 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 321 fps | 257 fps | 206 fps | 167 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 233 fps | 186 fps | 149 fps | 121 fps |
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About
Battlefield 3, released in 2011, is an action-packed military shooter that puts you in the boots of elite U.S. Marines deployed across iconic locations like Paris, Tehran, and New York. The game is known for its dynamic destruction, large-scale multiplayer battles, and intense single-player campaign that blends stealth with explosive firefights. It remains a benchmark title for testing PC gaming performance due to its demanding graphics engine.
Battlefield 3 is reasonably demanding by modern standards, requiring at least 2 GB of RAM and a mid-range GPU to achieve smooth FPS performance. For 1080p gaming at high graphics settings, an NVIDIA GTX 960 or AMD R9 290 equivalent will deliver solid 60 FPS. Budget graphics cards can still run the game well at medium settings, making it accessible across various PC builds. Our benchmark data shows how different GPU tiers handle performance across the game's campaign and multiplayer modes.
With an 80/100 rating, Battlefield 3 offers excellent value for action game fans seeking large-scale combat experiences. If you enjoy military shooters with destructible environments and fast-paced gameplay, it's definitely worth benchmarking on your system.
Performance profile
October 2011 release. Battlefield 3 targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
Action titles like Battlefield 3 reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Battlefield 3 runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. They will experience heart-pounding single player missions and competitive multiplayer action ranging across diverse locations from around the globe.
