Path of Exile 2 FPS & GPU Guide
Estimated FPS for Path of Exile 2 on every popular graphics card at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, the cheapest card that clears each target, and the builds that run it well. Figures are honest estimates at high settings, native resolution (upscaling raises them) - not lab measurements.
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Estimated FPS in Path of Exile 2 at 1440p, paired with a fast CPU, high settings, native (no DLSS/FSR - upscaling raises these). Modeled estimates, not benchmarks.
Minimum (1080p 60)
CPU: Intel Core i9-10900K
GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070
Recommended (1440p high)
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070
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What graphics card do I need to run Path of Exile 2 at 1440p?
For a smooth 60 FPS at 1440p (high settings, no upscaling), you want at least an NVIDIA GTX 1070 (around $99). Faster cards give you headroom for higher refresh rates or ray tracing.
Is Path of Exile 2 CPU or GPU intensive?
Path of Exile 2 is primarily GPU-bound, so your graphics card sets the frame rate. Any modern 6-core CPU will keep up; spend your budget on the GPU.
What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 5090 get in Path of Exile 2?
Paired with a fast CPU, the NVIDIA RTX 5090 pushes roughly 230 FPS at 1080p, 202 at 1440p, and 121 at 4K in Path of Exile 2 (native, high settings - upscaling raises these).
Can my PC run Path of Exile 2?
At a minimum you'll want around an NVIDIA GTX 1070 for 1080p 60 FPS. Not sure if your exact parts are up to it? Run our free bottleneck checker to see your estimated FPS.
FPS estimates are modeled from GPU/CPU performance tiers and each game's typical demands - honest ranges, not measured benchmarks. Real numbers vary with settings, drivers, upscaling (DLSS/FSR), and scene. Prices are approximate; confirm at the retailer.