Can a NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT run ARK: Survival Evolved?
The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT falls below the minimum requirement for ARK: Survival Evolved. Expect it to run poorly or refuse to launch.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT measures up
| Requirement | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 2 | 7 | 7 | Below |
| Video memory | 1 GB | 2 GB | GB | Recommended |
| Ray tracing | — Not supported | Game has no RT | N/A | |
| Upscaling | FSR | Not supported | N/A | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the low preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 10 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 6 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
How other cards handle ARK: Survival Evolved
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel HD Graphics 4600 | F | 16 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon HD 6570 | F | 16 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R7 240 | F | 16 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT | F | 16 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon HD 4850 | F | 16 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| Intel HD Graphics 4000 | F | 8 | ▼ 8 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT run ARK: Survival Evolved?
The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT falls below the minimum requirement for ARK: Survival Evolved. Expect it to run poorly or refuse to launch.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 16 FPS at 1080p, 10 FPS at 1440p and 6 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the low preset at 1080p.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.