GTX 1080 runs Cities XXL at approximately ~21 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~56 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~21 FPS (STRUGGLE).
The GTX 1080 averages ~21 FPS in Cities XXL at 4K High settings — below the 30 FPS minimum playability threshold. Dropping to 1080p Medium settings is the recommended workaround. A GPU upgrade to the next performance tier will resolve this. Note: Performance in large-scale or late-game scenarios depends heavily on your processor's single-thread clock speed, not just GPU power — a fast CPU matters as much as your GPU here.
Performance Optimizer
Live SimulationFrequently asked questions — GTX 1080 & Cities XXL
Can I run Cities XXL on GTX 1080?
Yes. The GTX 1080 delivers approximately 21 FPS in Cities XXL 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 Cities XXL at 1440p?
The GTX 1080 averages approximately 56 FPS in Cities XXL at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.
Can GTX 1080 run Cities XXL at 4K?
The GTX 1080 averages approximately 21 FPS in Cities XXL at 4K High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.
About Cities XXL
Design, build, and manage the world's largest and most diverse cities in Cities XXL, a sandbox RTS simulator. Bigger and better than ever before with a more powerful game engine and new interface, become the mayor of your very own sprawling metropolis. With town-planning including home locations, retail plots, offices, industry and infrastructure across 47 architectural styles and over 1000 buildi…
View all deals for Cities XXL →