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GTX 1080 — Stellaris: Astral Planes at 4K

CANT_RUN ~17 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 Stellaris: Astral Planes at approximately ~17 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~43 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~17 FPS (CANT_RUN).

GTX 1080 — FPS at High settings
1080p
60 FPS SMOOTH
1440p
43 FPS PLAYABLE
4K
17 FPS CANT_RUN
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CANT_RUN
~17 FPS

The GTX 1080 cannot sustain playable frame rates in Stellaris: Astral Planes at 4K High settings (~17 FPS estimated). A minimum GPU tier of 5 or higher is required to run this title. Purchasing before upgrading is not recommended. 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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Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
60
FPS
33 1% low
CANT_RUN
1440p
43
FPS
24 1% low
PLAYABLE
4K
17
FPS
9 1% low
CANT_RUN
GTX 1080 Specs
VRAM 8 GB
Generation 2016
Upscaling FSR 2
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
✓ Verified data Feature support and FPS anchor verified via Gemini AI benchmark data.
Upscaling / AI
Upscaling not supported in this title
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU

Frequently asked questions — GTX 1080 & Stellaris: Astral Planes

Can I run Stellaris: Astral Planes on GTX 1080?

Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 1080 delivers approximately 17 FPS in Stellaris: Astral Planes 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 Stellaris: Astral Planes at 1440p?

The GTX 1080 averages approximately 43 FPS in Stellaris: Astral Planes at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.

Can GTX 1080 run Stellaris: Astral Planes at 4K?

The GTX 1080 averages approximately 17 FPS in Stellaris: Astral Planes at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.

About Stellaris: Astral Planes

Includes a new core system and technologies. New planes to explore. New branching narratives.

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