GTX 1080 runs Alan Wake 2 at approximately ~16 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~16 FPS (CANT_RUN). At 4K: ~5 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 1080 cannot sustain playable frame rates in Alan Wake 2 at 1440P High settings (~16 FPS estimated). A minimum GPU tier of 5 or higher is required to run this title. Purchasing before upgrading is not recommended.
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Can I run Alan Wake 2 on GTX 1080?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 1080 delivers approximately 16 FPS in Alan Wake 2 at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is below the 30 FPS playability threshold. Reducing to 1080p Medium settings or upgrading to the next GPU tier is recommended.
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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