
Can a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti run Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti clears the minimum bar for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 58 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti measures up
| Requirement | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 39 | 15 | 40 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 11 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB | Recommended |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Supported | Game has no RT | N/A | |
| Upscaling | DLSS, FSR | Not supported | N/A | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the medium preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 36 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 21 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
How other cards handle Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | B | 62 | ▲ 4 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT | B | 62 | ▲ 4 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | B | 60 | ▲ 2 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | B | 58 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | B | 57 | ▼ 1 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT | B | 57 | ▼ 1 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti run Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti clears the minimum bar for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 58 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 58 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p and 21 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the medium 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.