NBA 2K21
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NBA 2K21 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 | 877 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 926 fps | 752 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 815 fps | 663 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 992 fps | 793 fps | 645 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 937 fps | 749 fps | 609 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 854 fps | 683 fps | 555 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 964 fps | 771 fps | 617 fps | 501 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 826 fps | 661 fps | 529 fps | 430 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 599 fps | 479 fps | 383 fps | 312 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 | 940 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 886 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 833 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 810 fps | 658 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 868 fps | 694 fps | 564 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 956 fps | 764 fps | 612 fps | 497 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 930 fps | 744 fps | 595 fps | 483 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 878 fps | 702 fps | 562 fps | 457 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 801 fps | 640 fps | 512 fps | 416 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 723 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 376 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 620 fps | 496 fps | 397 fps | 322 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 449 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 926 fps | 740 fps | 602 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 860 fps | 688 fps | 559 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 964 fps | 771 fps | 617 fps | 501 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 909 fps | 727 fps | 582 fps | 473 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 854 fps | 683 fps | 547 fps | 444 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 675 fps | 540 fps | 432 fps | 351 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 579 fps | 463 fps | 370 fps | 301 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 510 fps | 408 fps | 326 fps | 265 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 496 fps | 397 fps | 317 fps | 258 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 468 fps | 375 fps | 300 fps | 244 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 427 fps | 342 fps | 273 fps | 222 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 386 fps | 309 fps | 247 fps | 201 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 331 fps | 264 fps | 212 fps | 172 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 240 fps | 192 fps | 153 fps | 125 fps |
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NBA 2K21
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or better
Intel® Core™ i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD FX-4100 @ 3.60 GHz or better
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About
NBA 2K21 is the 2020 entry in the long-running basketball simulation franchise, delivering deep community features and multiple game modes that immerse players in NBA culture. The sports sim focuses on competitive online play and varied career progression systems, making it appealing to both casual players and dedicated basketball fans looking for authentic court gameplay.
Running NBA 2K21 is fairly accessible for most gaming PCs, as it doesn't demand cutting-edge hardware to achieve solid FPS performance. With minimum GPU requirements around entry-level cards scoring roughly 2171, you can expect smooth 60+ FPS at 1080p on modest systems. For better graphics settings and higher resolution play, a mid-range GPU will comfortably handle the game, making it one of the more forgiving benchmarks in the sports simulation genre.
If you're a basketball fan, NBA 2K21 offers genuine depth and entertainment despite its 71/100 rating. The accessible performance requirements mean most PC gamers can jump in without worrying about demanding specifications, though the game's community-focused design works best if you enjoy online multiplayer and seasonal content updates.
Performance profile
Released in September 2020, NBA 2K21 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.
Simulation titles like NBA 2K21 are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.
Extremely light — NBA 2K21 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.
