PlanetSide 2
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PlanetSide 2 FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 772 fps | 618 fps | 494 fps | 402 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 717 fps | 574 fps | 459 fps | 373 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 644 fps | 515 fps | 412 fps | 335 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 607 fps | 486 fps | 388 fps | 316 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 570 fps | 456 fps | 365 fps | 296 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 451 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 386 fps | 309 fps | 247 fps | 201 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 340 fps | 272 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 331 fps | 265 fps | 212 fps | 172 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 313 fps | 250 fps | 200 fps | 163 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 285 fps | 228 fps | 182 fps | 148 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 257 fps | 206 fps | 165 fps | 134 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 221 fps | 177 fps | 141 fps | 115 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 160 fps | 128 fps | 102 fps | 83 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 579 fps | 463 fps | 371 fps | 301 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 538 fps | 430 fps | 344 fps | 280 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 483 fps | 386 fps | 309 fps | 251 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 455 fps | 364 fps | 291 fps | 237 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 428 fps | 342 fps | 274 fps | 222 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 338 fps | 270 fps | 216 fps | 176 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 290 fps | 232 fps | 185 fps | 151 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 255 fps | 204 fps | 163 fps | 133 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 248 fps | 199 fps | 159 fps | 129 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 234 fps | 188 fps | 150 fps | 122 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 214 fps | 171 fps | 137 fps | 111 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 193 fps | 154 fps | 124 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 166 fps | 132 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 309 fps | 247 fps | 198 fps | 161 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 287 fps | 230 fps | 184 fps | 149 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 257 fps | 206 fps | 165 fps | 134 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 243 fps | 194 fps | 155 fps | 126 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 228 fps | 182 fps | 146 fps | 119 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 180 fps | 144 fps | 115 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 154 fps | 124 fps | 99 fps | 80 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 136 fps | 109 fps | 87 fps | 71 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 132 fps | 106 fps | 85 fps | 69 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 125 fps | 100 fps | 80 fps | 65 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 114 fps | 91 fps | 73 fps | 59 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 103 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 54 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 88 fps | 71 fps | 56 fps | 46 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 64 fps | 51 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps |
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About
PlanetSide 2 is a free-to-play massively multiplayer first-person shooter that launched in 2012 and remains notable for its unprecedented scale of warfare. Battles feature thousands of players fighting simultaneously across vast continents with air and ground vehicles, creating chaotic large-scale combat that demands strategic coordination alongside raw shooting skill. The game's persistent world and faction-based gameplay have maintained a dedicated player base for over a decade.
Running PlanetSide 2 doesn't require cutting-edge hardware, making it accessible to budget-conscious PC gamers. An entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 4078 handles minimum requirements, while a mid-range graphics card will comfortably deliver smooth FPS performance at higher settings. With 6GB RAM and a CPU scoring around 3652, most older or budget systems can achieve playable framerates, though performance varies significantly depending on how many players populate your current battlefield.
If you enjoy massive multiplayer warfare and don't mind a 71/100 review score, PlanetSide 2 offers unique large-scale battles you won't find elsewhere. The free-to-play model makes it worth trying without financial commitment.
Performance profile
November 2012 release. PlanetSide 2 targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
MMO-style titles like PlanetSide 2 pile up draw calls in crowded hubs and raid zones. CPU single-thread performance often caps your framerate in cities even with a flagship GPU; a fast CPU matters more than a faster card.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in PlanetSide 2; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
