How Many FPS Does Subnautica Get with GTX 980 Ti? Performance at 1080p, 1440p & 4K
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Subnautica system requirements
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GTX 980 Ti Specifications
Want the exact Subnautica FPS with your GTX 980 Ti?
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Subnautica benchmark on GTX 980 Ti: FPS by resolution and quality
Pick yours and we recalculate the whole table above with it.
Subnautica FPS with a GTX 980 Ti and a Intel Core i5-13400
| Quality | 1080p (Full HD) | 1440p (2K) | 4K (Ultra HD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra | 67FPS min 58Good | 49FPS min 43Acceptable | 22FPS min 20Poor |
| High | 87FPS min 76Good | 64FPS min 56Good | 28FPS min 25Poor |
| Medium | 113FPS min 98Good | 83FPS min 73Good | 37FPS min 33Acceptable |
| Low | 147FPS min 128Excellent | 108FPS min 95Good | 47FPS min 42Acceptable |
| Bottleneck (estimated) | balanced | GPU 22% | GPU 65% |
The percentage estimates how much of the stronger component's capability goes unused because of the other one.
This one does matter: from the Intel Core i5-12400F downwards the processor becomes the brake on the GTX 980 Ti. There is 23% between the slowest and fastest CPU in the table. One caveat: this is at 1080p, where the CPU weighs most. At 1440p and 4K the graphics card takes over and the processor stops mattering.
FSR performance: FPS with AI upscaling
Upscaling renders Subnautica at a lower internal resolution and reconstructs the image, so you trade a little sharpness for extra frames. These are the estimated figures for the GTX 980 Ti with FSR enabled, starting from its native Ultra FPS.
| Resolution | Native | FSR Quality | FSR Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 67 | 84 | 97 |
| 1440p | 49 | 66 | 81 |
| 4K | 22 | 32 | 41 |
About ray tracing: every figure on this page is with ray tracing off. The GTX 980 Ti has no dedicated hardware for it, so it is an option best left disabled.
Estimated figures. The real gain varies by game and by the version of the technology.
Is the CPU or the graphics card holding you back?
These FPS assume a mid-range CPU that isn't a bottleneck — roughly a Intel Core i5-13400 — and 16 GB of RAM.
The GTX 980 Ti and that processor are well matched in Subnautica: neither clearly holds the other back, so the table figures are a fair reflection of the pair. At 4K it flips: there the graphics card becomes the limit.
Is the GTX 980 Ti Enough for Subnautica?
The GTX 980 Ti delivers 67 FPS at 1080p Ultra in Subnautica. Enough for a smooth 60 FPS experience. For 144Hz, lower the quality to High.
At 1440p it gets 49 FPS and at 4K 22 FPS at Ultra quality.
Want more FPS in Subnautica?
Our guide collects the settings that give between +40% and +90% FPS in Subnautica with barely any visual loss. Recommended settings, GPU-specific tips (NVIDIA/AMD/Intel) and solutions to common game issues.
