Borderlands 3
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Borderlands 3 FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 561 fps | 449 fps | 359 fps | 292 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 521 fps | 417 fps | 333 fps | 271 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 467 fps | 374 fps | 299 fps | 243 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 441 fps | 353 fps | 282 fps | 229 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 414 fps | 331 fps | 265 fps | 215 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 327 fps | 262 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 280 fps | 224 fps | 180 fps | 146 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 247 fps | 198 fps | 158 fps | 128 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 240 fps | 192 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 227 fps | 182 fps | 145 fps | 118 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 207 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 187 fps | 150 fps | 120 fps | 97 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 160 fps | 128 fps | 103 fps | 83 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 116 fps | 93 fps | 74 fps | 60 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 421 fps | 337 fps | 269 fps | 219 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 391 fps | 313 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 351 fps | 280 fps | 224 fps | 182 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 331 fps | 264 fps | 212 fps | 172 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 311 fps | 248 fps | 199 fps | 161 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 245 fps | 196 fps | 157 fps | 128 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 210 fps | 168 fps | 135 fps | 109 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 185 fps | 148 fps | 119 fps | 96 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 180 fps | 144 fps | 115 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 170 fps | 136 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 155 fps | 124 fps | 99 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 140 fps | 112 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 63 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 87 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 224 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 208 fps | 167 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 187 fps | 150 fps | 120 fps | 97 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 176 fps | 141 fps | 113 fps | 92 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 166 fps | 133 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 131 fps | 105 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 112 fps | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 99 fps | 79 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps | 50 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 91 fps | 73 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 83 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 75 fps | 60 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 64 fps | 51 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 46 fps | 37 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps |
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About
Borderlands 3 (2019) is a shooter-looter action RPG that brings back the beloved franchise with a fresh cast of four Vault Hunters ready for mayhem-fueled adventures across new worlds. The game blends fast-paced gunplay with RPG progression and cooperative multiplayer, letting you tackle insane enemies solo or with friends while hunting for bazillions of randomized weapons. It's a title that defined the looter-shooter genre and remains a standout in the action RPG space.
The game is relatively accessible for most gaming PCs, requiring just an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 5248 to meet minimum specs. You'll want at least 6 GB of RAM and a CPU scoring roughly 469 to run it smoothly at playable FPS. Mid-range GPUs will comfortably handle high graphics settings and deliver solid 60+ FPS performance, making Borderlands 3 a good benchmark title for testing mid-tier hardware without demanding the latest high-end components.
With a respectable 76/100 rating, Borderlands 3 is worth playing if you enjoy action-packed RPGs and cooperative gameplay. The extensive loot system and humor-driven narrative provide plenty of entertainment for both casual and dedicated players.
Performance profile
September 2019 release. Borderlands 3 was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
RPGs like Borderlands 3 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.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Borderlands 3; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
Seven years after the defeat of Handsome Jack, twin siblings Troy and Tyreen Calypso have formed the Children of the Vault, a violent cult built from Pandora's bandit factions. The twins, both Sirens born conjoined, seek to absorb the power of alien Vault monsters across the galaxy and open the Great Vault, a prison containing an interdimensional creature called the Destroyer. A team of new Vault Hunters, recruited by the Crimson Raiders and their leader Lilith, must pursue the Calypsos across multiple planets, forging alliances with old friends and new while racing to prevent the twins from unleashing a force capable of consuming the universe.
