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GTX 1080 Ti — DG2: Defense Grid 2 at 4K

SMOOTH ~75 FPS at 4K High settings

GTX 1080 Ti runs DG2: Defense Grid 2 at approximately ~75 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. At 1440p: ~140 FPS (SMOOTH). At 4K: ~75 FPS (SMOOTH).

GTX 1080 Ti — FPS at High settings
1080p
170 FPS SMOOTH
1440p
140 FPS SMOOTH
4K
75 FPS SMOOTH
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SMOOTH
~75 FPS

The GTX 1080 Ti averages ~75 FPS in DG2: Defense Grid 2 at 4K High settings, comfortably above the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold. Frame pacing is stable at this resolution. No GPU upgrade required.

Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
170
FPS
133 1% low
SMOOTH
1440p
140
FPS
109 1% low
SMOOTH
4K
75
FPS
59 1% low
SMOOTH
GTX 1080 Ti Specs
VRAM 11 GB
Generation 2017
Upscaling FSR 2
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
~ Estimated FPS calibrated via Gemini AI. Feature support may vary — unverified options are hidden.
Upscaling / AI
Upscaling not supported in this title
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU
CPU Tier
GPU
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CPU
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Frequently asked questions — GTX 1080 Ti & DG2: Defense Grid 2

Can I run DG2: Defense Grid 2 on GTX 1080 Ti?

Yes. The GTX 1080 Ti delivers approximately 75 FPS in DG2: Defense Grid 2 at 1080p High settings. This exceeds the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold — gameplay is fluid without any adjustments needed.

What FPS does GTX 1080 Ti get in DG2: Defense Grid 2 at 1440p?

The GTX 1080 Ti averages approximately 140 FPS in DG2: Defense Grid 2 at 1440p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. Excellent result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

Can GTX 1080 Ti run DG2: Defense Grid 2 at 4K?

The GTX 1080 Ti averages approximately 75 FPS in DG2: Defense Grid 2 at 4K High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. 4K gaming is fully viable on this GPU for this title.

About DG2: Defense Grid 2

Defense Grid 2, DG2, is the highly-anticipated sequel to Hidden Path Entertainment’s 2008 Defense Grid: The Awakening. Setting the bar as the definitive tower defense game, Defense Grid 2 introduces new worlds and threats to test your tower placement strategies. With a bold new look, a compelling single-player campaign, and the addition of new game modes, online player-versus-player and multiplaye…

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