Can the RTX 3060 run this game in maximum settings?

[neuronfly]

The recommended gpu for this game is RTX 2080 and I have the RTX 3060. Also the RTX 3060 is the most popular gpu here on steam according to steam hardware survey so not sure why they left that out in the recommended system requirements.

[wtiger27]

No one knows for sure. The RTX 3060 is close to par with the RTX 2080. But you would need the RTX 3060ti version to outperform it enough to see the difference.

If the game supports DLSS then it should be able to play the game at mostly ultra settings at 1080p. But do not expect fps to be any higher than say 50 -60 range. But this is just speculation on my part and I could be wrong.

[neuronfly]

Originally posted by wtiger27:

No one knows for sure. The RTX 3060 is close to par with the RTX 2080. But you would need the RTX 3060ti version to outperform it enough to see the difference.

If the game supports DLSS then it should be able to play the game at mostly ultra settings at 1080p. But do not expect fps to be any higher than say 50 -60 range. But this is just speculation on my part and I could be wrong.

I want to target atleast 75 fps as I have a 75hz monitor. 50 fps will feel quite choppy.

[wtiger27]

Originally posted by neuronfly:

Originally posted by wtiger27:

No one knows for sure. The RTX 3060 is close to par with the RTX 2080. But you would need the RTX 3060ti version to outperform it enough to see the difference.

If the game supports DLSS then it should be able to play the game at mostly ultra settings at 1080p. But do not expect fps to be any higher than say 50 -60 range. But this is just speculation on my part and I could be wrong.

I want to target atleast 75 fps as I have a 75hz monitor. 50 fps will feel quite choppy.

Then you might be disappointed. To know for sure, wait for reviews to come out.

[Vitchilo]

With DLSS and a great CPU, maybe in 1080p

[Gamefever]

Sorry but,
https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-RTX-3060-vs-Nvidia-RTX-2080/4105vs4026

Here are some games tested,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IDxEcYgPnE&ab_channel=MarkPC

So basically a RTX 3060 is not better than a RTX 2080.

Not even the TI or 12 gig version.

3070 beats 2080,
3070Ti is about the same or better than 2080Ti until you need more than 8 VRAM which 2080Ti has 11 VRAM.

3080 beats 2080Ti.

[wtiger27]

Originally posted by Vitchilo:

With DLSS and a great CPU, maybe in 1080p

Yes. The CPU a system has is going to be a big factor in a game like Starfield. If the GPU is strong, but the CPU is weaker, then you might have a bottle neck at the CPU level.

[wtiger27]

Originally posted by Gamefever:

Sorry but,
https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-RTX-3060-vs-Nvidia-RTX-2080/4105vs4026

Here are some games tested,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IDxEcYgPnE&ab_channel=MarkPC

So basically a RTX 3060 is not better than a RTX 2080.

Not even the TI or 12 gig version.

The RTX 3060ti version consistently beats the RTX 2080.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsxIkIb6D8U

I can link a bunch of other videos showing the same results if you want.

[neuronfly]

Also forgot to mention that my RTX 3060 has 12gb vram. Needed to point that out since this gpu comes in both 8gb and 12gb.

[wtiger27]

Originally posted by neuronfly:

Also forgot to mention that my RTX 3060 has 12gb vram. Needed to point that out since this gpu comes in both 8gb and 12gb.

Which will help some in games which need more. Not sure how Vram dependent Starfield will be. Many games never use more than 8gb of Vram. Some do. Esp. very recent games.

[Gamefever]

Originally posted by neuronfly:

Also forgot to mention that my RTX 3060 has 12gb vram. Needed to point that out since this gpu comes in both 8gb and 12gb.

Will matter later when mods come out, if you are into modding scene.
That was good move to get 12 gig version!

Please dont take offense to my earlier points,
Your card is at times on par with 2080's, its not really beating it by as much as I would like to claim better and in some cases doing not as well.
But no reason to run out an buy anything yet, especially if your going to play Starfield like modders do for so long, just wait till we have it in our test benches.

[neuronfly]

Originally posted by Gamefever:

Originally posted by neuronfly:

Also forgot to mention that my RTX 3060 has 12gb vram. Needed to point that out since this gpu comes in both 8gb and 12gb.

Will matter later when mods come out, if you are into modding scene.
That was good move to get 12 gig version!

Please dont take offense to my earlier points,
Your card is at times on par with 2080's, its not really beating it by as much as I would like to claim better and in some cases doing not as well.
But no reason to run out an buy anything yet, especially if your going to play Starfield like modders do for so long, just wait till we have it in our test benches.

Its ok, you are just stating the facts. No offense taken. And yes I am into modding. Actually I was about to get the amd RX 6700xt but my previous bad experience with amd gpu forced me to go nvidia.

[wtiger27]

Originally posted by neuronfly:

Originally posted by Gamefever:

Will matter later when mods come out, if you are into modding scene.
That was good move to get 12 gig version!

Please dont take offense to my earlier points,
Your card is at times on par with 2080's, its not really beating it by as much as I would like to claim better and in some cases doing not as well.
But no reason to run out an buy anything yet, especially if your going to play Starfield like modders do for so long, just wait till we have it in our test benches.

Its ok, you are just stating the facts. No offense taken. And yes I am into modding. Actually I was about to get the amd RX 6700xt but my previous bad experience with amd gpu forced me to go nvidia.

What is your GPU? The game will be more CPU demanding than GPU. That is my opinion.

[neuronfly]

Originally posted by wtiger27:

Originally posted by neuronfly:

Its ok, you are just stating the facts. No offense taken. And yes I am into modding. Actually I was about to get the amd RX 6700xt but my previous bad experience with amd gpu forced me to go nvidia.

What is your GPU? The game will be more CPU demanding than GPU. That is my opinion.

i5 10th generation. Cpu is 1.5 years old.

[wtiger27]

Originally posted by neuronfly:

Originally posted by wtiger27:

What is your GPU? The game will be more CPU demanding than GPU. That is my opinion.

i5 10th generation. Cpu is 1.5 years old.

Is it the K or H version? The recommended for the Intel CPU is the I5 10600k. The H would be slower. But not a big difference for the match up with the RTX 3060. As long as you are reasonable with your settings and expectations.

[Gamefever]

Originally posted by neuronfly:

Originally posted by wtiger27:

What is your GPU? The game will be more CPU demanding than GPU. That is my opinion.

i5 10th generation. Cpu is 1.5 years old.

Well if the spec sheet is correct you should be fine,
however
CPU would be first thing, I would be looking to upgrade not GPU.

Check an see if you can get say an i7 or i9 socketed in that machine for cheap,
Should actually see an uplift in performance by quite a bit.

In your shoes, I might look up a b550 motherboard, some ddr4 64 gig kit, and just move everything over to that platform and socket a 13th i7....About the cheapest route into a modern machine I can come up with atm.

Good news is! You dont have to do any of the suggestions I just told you as you can wait and see how it plays out before making a major upgrade!