Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 run NBA 2K20?
Yes, below recommended
Yes, below the recommended spec: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 clears NBA 2K20's minimum but not its recommended card. Expect about 41 FPS at 1080p on high; the low preset should hold 60.
Frame rate by resolution
- 1080p 41 FPS on high 60 FPS on low
- 1440p 26 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach
- 4K 15 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach
Modelled at native resolution, paired with the Intel Core i7-950 or a faster processor. How the model works.
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Minimum
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or better
- Index
- 5
- Video memory
- 1 GB
Recommended
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB / AMD® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better
- Index
- 10
- Video memory
- 2 GB
Your card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
- Index
- 7
- Video memory
- 2 GB
Same game, neighbouring cards
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 and NBA 2K20: questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 run NBA 2K20?
Yes, below the recommended spec: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 clears NBA 2K20's minimum but not its recommended card. Expect about 41 FPS at 1080p on high; the low preset should hold 60.
How many FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 get in NBA 2K20?
Modelled on high settings without upscaling: 41 FPS at 1080p, 26 at 1440p and 15 at 4K, with a processor that meets the game's recommendation.
Which card would run NBA 2K20 at the recommended spec?
The lowest launch price among recent cards that meet it belongs to the Intel Arc A380 ($139).
Does my processor change this?
The figures assume a processor at or above NBA 2K20's recommendation. A slower one lowers the ceiling, most noticeably at 1080p.