Can a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB run Path of Exile 2?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB clears the minimum bar for Path of Exile 2 but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 33 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset or by enabling upscaling.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB measures up
| Requirement | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 13 | 9 | 23 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 3 GB | 6 GB | Recommended |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Supported | Game has no RT | N/A | |
| Upscaling | DLSS, FSR | DLSS, FSR | Available | |
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 20 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 12 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
Upscaling
Path of Exile 2 supports DLSS and FSR. Your card supports DLSS — Quality mode is the best first change you can make. Compare upscalers.
How other cards handle Path of Exile 2
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | D | 38 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 290X | D | 38 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB | D | 36 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 290 | D | 36 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB | D | 33 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | D | 33 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB run Path of Exile 2?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB clears the minimum bar for Path of Exile 2 but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 33 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset or by enabling upscaling.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 33 FPS at 1080p, 20 FPS at 1440p and 12 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the low preset at 1080p. Then enable upscaling on Quality mode before lowering anything further.
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 is unusually CPU-heavy, so it matters more than usual here.