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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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.
