RTX 4080 runs Alan Wake 2 at approximately ~25 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~39 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~25 FPS (STRUGGLE).
The RTX 4080 averages ~25 FPS in Alan Wake 2 at 4K High settings — below the 30 FPS minimum playability threshold. DLSS 3 Quality mode typically recovers to ~36 FPS; Performance mode to ~44 FPS. For native-resolution smooth play a GPU upgrade to the next performance tier is recommended.
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Can I run Alan Wake 2 on RTX 4080?
Yes. The RTX 4080 delivers approximately 25 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 RTX 4080 get in Alan Wake 2 at 1440p?
The RTX 4080 averages approximately 39 FPS in Alan Wake 2 at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.
Can RTX 4080 run Alan Wake 2 at 4K?
The RTX 4080 averages approximately 25 FPS in Alan Wake 2 at 4K High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 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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