RTX 2080 runs Cities XXL at approximately ~33 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~67 FPS (SMOOTH). At 4K: ~33 FPS (PLAYABLE).
The RTX 2080 runs Cities XXL at ~33 FPS on 4K High settings — within the 30–60 FPS playable range but below the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold. Switching from High to Medium settings typically recovers approximately 3 FPS on this GPU tier. 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.
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Live SimulationFrequently asked questions — RTX 2080 & Cities XXL
Can I run Cities XXL on RTX 2080?
Yes. The RTX 2080 delivers approximately 33 FPS in Cities XXL 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 RTX 2080 get in Cities XXL at 1440p?
The RTX 2080 averages approximately 67 FPS in Cities XXL at 1440p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. Excellent result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.
Can RTX 2080 run Cities XXL at 4K?
The RTX 2080 averages approximately 33 FPS in Cities XXL at 4K High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. 4K is achievable but reducing to Medium settings will significantly improve frame pacing.
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…
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