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GTX 1080 — Flashback at 4K

STRUGGLE ~19 FPS at 4K High settings
⚠ DLC Note: As an expansion, this title may carry higher GPU overhead than the base game due to additional content and assets.

GTX 1080 runs Flashback at approximately ~19 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~42 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~19 FPS (STRUGGLE).

GTX 1080 — FPS at High settings
1080p
62 FPS SMOOTH
1440p
42 FPS PLAYABLE
4K
19 FPS STRUGGLE
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STRUGGLE
~19 FPS

The GTX 1080 averages ~19 FPS in Flashback 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.

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Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
62
FPS
48 1% low
STRUGGLE
1440p
42
FPS
33 1% low
PLAYABLE
4K
19
FPS
15 1% low
STRUGGLE
GTX 1080 Specs
VRAM 8 GB
Generation 2016
Upscaling FSR 2
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
∿ Formula only FPS estimated by GPU performance model. Feature toggles hidden until verified.
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 & Flashback

Can I run Flashback on GTX 1080?

Yes. The GTX 1080 delivers approximately 19 FPS in Flashback 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 Flashback at 1440p?

The GTX 1080 averages approximately 42 FPS in Flashback at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.

Can GTX 1080 run Flashback at 4K?

The GTX 1080 averages approximately 19 FPS in Flashback at 4K High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.

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