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Can I run Subnautica on GTX 1080?

PLAYABLE ~42 FPS at 1080p High settings
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GTX 1080 runs Subnautica at approximately ~42 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~29 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~9 FPS (CANT_RUN).

GTX 1080 FPS in Subnautica at 1080p, 1440p and 4K High settings
PLAYABLE
~42 FPS

The GTX 1080 runs Subnautica at ~42 FPS on 1080P 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 8 FPS on this GPU tier.

Subnautica GTX 1080 Benchmark & FPS at 1080p, 1440p & 4K

Resolution
Settings
Est. FPS
Verdict
High
42
PLAYABLE
High
29
STRUGGLE
4K
High
9
CANT_RUN

Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
42
FPS
33 1% low
PLAYABLE
1440p
29
FPS
23 1% low
STRUGGLE
4K
9
FPS
4 1% low
CANT_RUN
GTX 1080 Specs
VRAM 8 GB
Generation 2016
Upscaling FSR 2
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
Upscaling / AI
Hardware: FSR 2
Ray Tracing
No RT support
Frame Gen
Not supported
CPU Tier
GPU
CPU

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STRUGGLE
28
STRUGGLE
28
STRUGGLE
25
STRUGGLE
25
STRUGGLE
21
STRUGGLE
17
CANT_RUN
16
CANT_RUN
10
CANT_RUN

Frequently asked questions — GTX 1080 & Subnautica

Can I run Subnautica on GTX 1080?

Yes. The GTX 1080 delivers approximately 42 FPS in Subnautica 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 GTX 1080 get in Subnautica at 1440p?

The GTX 1080 averages approximately 29 FPS in Subnautica at 1440p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.

Can GTX 1080 run Subnautica at 4K?

The GTX 1080 averages approximately 9 FPS in Subnautica at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.

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About Subnautica

Combining the award-winning game Subnautica with its unreleased sequel Subnautica Below Zero, this Nintendo Switch exclusive allows players to fully immerse themselves in the full mystery surrounding the water world of planet 4546B. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive in both hostile w…

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