GTX 1080 runs Alan Wake 2 at approximately ~34 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~16 FPS (CANT_RUN). At 4K: ~5 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 1080 runs Alan Wake 2 at ~34 FPS native on 1080P High settings — within the playable range but below the 60 FPS smooth threshold. Enabling FSR 3 Quality mode typically delivers ~39 FPS at near-native visual quality, reaching ~39 FPS. Dropping from High to Medium settings is a secondary option recovering ~12 FPS.
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Can I run Alan Wake 2 on GTX 1080?
Yes. The GTX 1080 delivers approximately 34 FPS in Alan Wake 2 at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is in the 30–60 FPS playable range. Switching to Medium settings recovers roughly 15–20% more FPS.
What FPS does GTX 1080 get in Alan Wake 2 at 1440p?
The GTX 1080 averages approximately 16 FPS in Alan Wake 2 at 1440p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.
Can GTX 1080 run Alan Wake 2 at 4K?
The GTX 1080 averages approximately 5 FPS in Alan Wake 2 at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.
About Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 marks Remedy Entertainment’s first foray into the survival horror genre. Ritualistic murders in a small town. A writer trapped in a nightmare. An FBI agent looking for answers. Two realities. Two hero characters. One horror story that wants them dead.
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