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Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti run Metro Exodus?

Yes, below recommended

Yes, though the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is fast enough for Metro Exodus's recommended card but has 6 GB of video memory against the 8 GB listed. Expect about 60 FPS at 1080p on high, with textures turned down a step.

Frame rate by resolution

  • 1080p 60 FPS on high 60 FPS on high
  • 1440p 37 FPS on high 60 FPS on low
  • 4K 22 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach

Modelled at native resolution, paired with the Intel Core i7-4770K or a faster processor. How the model works.

Next to the publisher’s spec

Minimum

GeForce GTX 670 / GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon HD 7870

Index
7
Video memory
2 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti clears it

Recommended

GeForce GTX 1070 / GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD RX VEGA 56

Index
21
Video memory
8 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti falls short

Your card

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti

Index
21
Video memory
6 GB
FSR

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti and Metro Exodus: questions

Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti run Metro Exodus?

Yes, though the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is fast enough for Metro Exodus's recommended card but has 6 GB of video memory against the 8 GB listed. Expect about 60 FPS at 1080p on high, with textures turned down a step.

How many FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti get in Metro Exodus?

Modelled on high settings without upscaling: 60 FPS at 1080p, 37 at 1440p and 22 at 4K, with a processor that meets the game's recommendation.

Which card would run Metro Exodus at the recommended spec?

The lowest launch price among recent cards that meet it belongs to the Intel Arc B570 ($219).

Does my processor change this?

The figures assume a processor at or above Metro Exodus's recommendation. A slower one lowers the ceiling, most noticeably at 1080p.