NBA 2K17
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NBA 2K17 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 | 992 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 873 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 850 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 988 fps | 803 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 901 fps | 732 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 814 fps | 661 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 872 fps | 697 fps | 567 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 790 fps | 632 fps | 506 fps | 411 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 | 868 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 915 fps | 744 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 806 fps | 655 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 981 fps | 785 fps | 637 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 926 fps | 741 fps | 602 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 844 fps | 676 fps | 549 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 953 fps | 763 fps | 610 fps | 496 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 817 fps | 654 fps | 523 fps | 425 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 592 fps | 474 fps | 379 fps | 308 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 976 fps | 793 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 907 fps | 737 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 814 fps | 661 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 959 fps | 767 fps | 623 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 901 fps | 721 fps | 585 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 890 fps | 712 fps | 569 fps | 463 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 763 fps | 610 fps | 488 fps | 397 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 672 fps | 538 fps | 430 fps | 349 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 654 fps | 523 fps | 418 fps | 340 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 617 fps | 494 fps | 395 fps | 321 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 563 fps | 450 fps | 360 fps | 293 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 508 fps | 407 fps | 325 fps | 264 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 436 fps | 349 fps | 279 fps | 227 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 316 fps | 253 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
Where to buy
NBA 2K17
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 430 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 6450 1GB or better
Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 805 @ 2.50 GHz or better
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About
NBA 2K17 is a sports simulation game released in 2016 that continues the franchise's tradition of delivering an authentic basketball experience. The game blurs the lines between interactive entertainment and reality, earning recognition as the benchmark that other sports titles aspire to match. With its detailed player models, realistic animations, and immersive gameplay, NBA 2K17 remains a standout entry in the series.
NBA 2K17 is relatively accessible on PC hardware, requiring only an entry-level GPU to run smoothly. The minimum GPU requirement has a benchmark score around 198, making it playable on older or budget-friendly graphics cards without demanding high-end performance. Most modern systems will easily achieve consistent 60+ FPS at standard graphics settings, though you can push higher frame rates with better GPUs and relaxed graphics options on mid-range or higher hardware.
If you're a basketball fan or enjoy sports simulations, NBA 2K17 is worth playing, having earned an 81/100 rating that reflects its quality and authenticity. The game's accessibility on PC combined with its compelling gameplay makes it a solid choice for both casual and dedicated sports gaming enthusiasts.
Performance profile
Released in September 2016, NBA 2K17 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 2K17 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 2K17 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.
