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Can GeForce RTX 3080 run Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII?

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The GeForce RTX 3080 handles Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII well at 1080p, delivering approximately 951 FPS at High settings — above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. It can also achieve smooth 1440p at around 713 FPS.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIIGeForce RTX 3080 FPS Data

Quality1080p1440p4K
Low999+ fps999+ fps594 fps
Medium999+ fps892 fps476 fps
High951 fps713 fps380 fps
Ultra773 fps580 fps309 fps

Estimated FPS · actual performance may vary based on drivers and settings

Minimum System Requirements

CPU
2GHz Dual Core CPU
GPU
NVIDIA® Geforce® 8800GT / ATI Radeon™ HD 4770 VRAM 512MB or later
RAM
2 GB

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)

About

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is the 2013 conclusion to the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy, delivering an action-oriented RPG experience. You play as Lightning in a race against time, tasked with saving souls across thirteen days while uncovering your ultimate destiny. The game emphasizes real-time combat and character customization, setting it apart from traditional turn-based Final Fantasy entries.

This 2013 title is very accessible on modern PC hardware, making it ideal for benchmarking older or budget systems. The minimum GPU requirement sits around entry-level performance with a score of approximately 909, meaning even integrated graphics can handle it at lower settings. Most dedicated GPUs from the last decade will achieve solid 60+ FPS at high settings and resolution, making it excellent for testing baseline gaming performance.

With a rating of 71/100, Lightning Returns offers a decent RPG experience for franchise fans, though it's not universally acclaimed. If you enjoy Final Fantasy lore and action-heavy combat, it's worth exploring, especially since it runs smoothly on modest hardware and won't stress your benchmark testing setup.

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