NBA 2K16
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NBA 2K16 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 960 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 846 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 823 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 957 fps | 777 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 872 fps | 709 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 985 fps | 788 fps | 640 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 844 fps | 675 fps | 549 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 765 fps | 612 fps | 490 fps | 398 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 | 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 | 840 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 886 fps | 720 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 976 fps | 781 fps | 634 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 950 fps | 760 fps | 617 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 897 fps | 717 fps | 583 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 818 fps | 654 fps | 532 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 923 fps | 739 fps | 591 fps | 480 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 791 fps | 633 fps | 506 fps | 411 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 574 fps | 459 fps | 367 fps | 298 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 945 fps | 768 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 878 fps | 713 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 985 fps | 788 fps | 640 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 928 fps | 743 fps | 604 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 872 fps | 698 fps | 567 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 862 fps | 689 fps | 551 fps | 448 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 739 fps | 591 fps | 473 fps | 384 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 651 fps | 521 fps | 416 fps | 338 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 633 fps | 506 fps | 405 fps | 329 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 598 fps | 478 fps | 383 fps | 311 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 545 fps | 436 fps | 349 fps | 283 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 492 fps | 394 fps | 315 fps | 256 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 422 fps | 338 fps | 270 fps | 219 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 306 fps | 245 fps | 196 fps | 159 fps |
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About
NBA 2K16 is a basketball simulation that puts you in control of either a single player's career through MyPLAYER mode or an entire NBA franchise. Released in 2015, the game emphasizes authenticity with detailed player animations and realistic movement mechanics. Whether you're competing online against other gamers worldwide or perfecting your skills offline, NBA 2K16 delivers a comprehensive NBA experience across multiple gameplay modes.
On PC, NBA 2K16 is relatively accessible and not particularly demanding by modern standards. The game runs smoothly on mid-range hardware, with most GPUs from the last decade capable of delivering solid FPS at 1080p. For consistent 60 FPS performance at high graphics settings, an entry-level modern GPU will handle it easily, and even integrated graphics can manage playable framerates at lower settings. Our benchmark data will show you exactly what to expect across different GPU tiers.
If you enjoy basketball games and want a deep career mode experience, NBA 2K16 is worth trying, though its 75/100 rating suggests it's a solid but not exceptional entry in the franchise. The game's age means it's budget-friendly and won't demand high-end hardware, making it an easy recommendation for anyone with a capable PC.
Performance profile
Released in September 2015, NBA 2K16 sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
Sports titles tend to be well-optimised — NBA 2K16 typically delivers comfortable 1440p 60 FPS on mid-range hardware. If you play competitively, target 120 FPS+ for smoother animation and quicker reads.
Extremely light — NBA 2K16 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.
