Madden NFL 21
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Madden NFL 21 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 | 941 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 884 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 860 fps | 699 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 922 fps | 737 fps | 599 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 812 fps | 650 fps | 528 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 988 fps | 790 fps | 632 fps | 514 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 933 fps | 746 fps | 597 fps | 485 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 850 fps | 680 fps | 544 fps | 442 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 768 fps | 614 fps | 492 fps | 399 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 658 fps | 527 fps | 421 fps | 342 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 477 fps | 382 fps | 305 fps | 248 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 899 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 834 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 922 fps | 749 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 869 fps | 706 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 816 fps | 663 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 807 fps | 645 fps | 524 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 864 fps | 691 fps | 553 fps | 449 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 761 fps | 609 fps | 487 fps | 396 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 741 fps | 593 fps | 474 fps | 385 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 700 fps | 560 fps | 448 fps | 364 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 638 fps | 510 fps | 408 fps | 332 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 576 fps | 461 fps | 369 fps | 300 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 494 fps | 395 fps | 316 fps | 257 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 358 fps | 286 fps | 229 fps | 186 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 922 fps | 737 fps | 590 fps | 479 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 856 fps | 685 fps | 548 fps | 445 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 768 fps | 614 fps | 492 fps | 399 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 724 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 377 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 680 fps | 544 fps | 435 fps | 354 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 538 fps | 430 fps | 344 fps | 280 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 461 fps | 369 fps | 295 fps | 240 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 406 fps | 325 fps | 260 fps | 211 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 395 fps | 316 fps | 253 fps | 205 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 373 fps | 298 fps | 239 fps | 194 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 340 fps | 272 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 307 fps | 246 fps | 197 fps | 160 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 263 fps | 211 fps | 169 fps | 137 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 191 fps | 153 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
Where to buy
Madden NFL 21
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Minimum Hardware
Athlon X4 880K @4GHz or better, Core i3-6100 @3.7GHz or better
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About
Madden NFL 21 is the 2020 entry in EA's long-running football simulation franchise, blending sports strategy with fast-paced on-field action. The game focuses on delivering innovative gameplay mechanics and fresh features designed to give players more creative control during matches. As a simulation title, it emphasizes realistic NFL football gameplay alongside franchise management and team building elements.
From a PC performance standpoint, Madden NFL 21 is quite accessible and won't demand high-end hardware. The minimum GPU requirement sits around entry-level cards with a benchmark score of approximately 4100, while CPUs need just a 181 score minimum. With 8 GB of RAM as the baseline, you can expect solid FPS performance on mid-range systems, and even budget builds should handle smooth gameplay at good graphics settings without demanding the latest graphics cards for decent performance.
If you're a football fan looking for an engaging simulation experience, Madden NFL 21 delivers with its refined controls and feature-rich gameplay. However, with a 70/100 rating, it's worth considering if the sports simulation genre appeals to you before diving in.
Performance profile
Released in May 2020, Madden NFL 21 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.
As a strategy title, Madden NFL 21 is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Madden NFL 21; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
