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Can I Run Helldivers 2 on RTX 3060 Ti?
Helldivers 2 FPS Benchmark and Performance Analysis
Yes, NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti can run Helldivers 2. Expect roughly 50 FPS at 1080p high; settings tuning will be important. Helldivers 2 can behave very differently depending on settings and GPU headroom. This estimate shows where NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti lands and how to tune it for smoother gameplay.
Helldivers 2 FPS Benchmarks on RTX 3060 Ti
| Resolution | Settings Preset | Avg FPS | 1% Low FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Competitive (Low) | 63 FPS | 42 FPS | Playable |
| 1080p | High | 50 FPS | 33 FPS | Playable |
| 1440p | High | 31 FPS | 20 FPS | Low |
| 1440p | Ultra | 23 FPS | 15 FPS | Low |
| 4K | High | 18 FPS | 15 FPS | Low |
Benchmarks are estimated by our performance engine. Actual results may vary.
Best Settings for Helldivers 2 on RTX 3060 Ti
- Display Mode
- Fullscreen
- Resolution
- 1920×1080
- V-Sync
- Disabled
- Texture Quality
- Medium
- Shadow Quality
- Low
- Anti-Aliasing
- FXAA
- Effects Quality
- Low
- Post-Processing
- Low
- Ambient Occlusion
- Disabled
Performance Analysis
At 1080p high, our model places NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti near 50 FPS in Helldivers 2. At 1440p, that typically translates to around 31 FPS with similar quality targets. This places the card in the mid tier for this title, with a playable experience profile. NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti can run Helldivers 2 reliably, but smart setting choices matter for consistency.
Helldivers 2 is a cooperative third-person shooter with large outdoor environments, particle-heavy explosions, and dense enemy swarms. The CPU minimum is relatively high (i7-4790K class) due to enemy AI simulation. Recommended specs target 60 FPS at 1080p High with an RTX 2060 or RX 6600 XT.
NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti supports DLSS 3 Super Resolution. Enabling DLSS Quality mode in Helldivers 2 can recover 20–35% frame rate with minimal visual difference, which is especially useful if you're targeting 60+ FPS at 1440p.
- Use low/competitive settings and performance upscaling to keep gameplay smooth.
- VRAM headroom is tight (8GB); avoid ultra textures to prevent hitching.
- Keep ray tracing disabled for stable FPS.
- Disable ray tracing and lower effects density
NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti lands in a playable position for Helldivers 2. Dialing in the right preset makes a noticeable difference at this performance level.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why does Helldivers 2 have such high CPU requirements?
- Helldivers 2 simulates large numbers of enemies (Terminids and Automatons) with independent AI, which is highly CPU-intensive. The minimum spec of an i7-4790K is notably higher than many games of similar visual fidelity. Running the game on a quad-core below this threshold results in CPU bottlenecking, causing stutters especially during large firefights with many simultaneous enemies.
- Does Helldivers 2 support DLSS or FSR?
- Yes, Helldivers 2 added DLSS 2 and FSR 2 support post-launch. For mid-range GPUs like the GTX 1660 Super or RX 5700, enabling FSR Quality mode provides a meaningful FPS boost with minimal image quality loss, making 60 FPS at 1080p achievable. DLSS Performance mode on RTX 3070+ can push the game to 1440p at high frame rates.