According to the FPSHQ estimate, in Foundation at 1080p High the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers 205–345 FPS (175–290 FPS at 1440p), while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is enough for 60+ FPS (71–115 FPS). The table below shows the expected average FPS on 26 popular graphics cards at 1080p, 1440p and 4K. Source of the numbers: FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement); data as of Nov 12, 2026. (model accuracy)
Foundation: released in 2025; minimum GPU in the requirements — GTX 960 / R9 290 - 3 GB Video Memory; recommended — RTX 2060; FPSHQ Demand Score — 59/100. The 60 FPS threshold at 1080p High is reached from GeForce RTX 3060; the most powerful card in the table is Radeon Pro W7700 (88–150 FPS).
Graphics card
1080p
1440p
4K
Radeon Pro W7700
88–150
60–98
31–52
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000
84–145
56–92
30–49
Radeon Pro W6800
84–145
56–92
30–49
Radeon RX 6750 XT
83–140
55–91
29–48
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
83–140
55–90
29–48
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
79–135
52–84
26–43
Radeon RX 6700 XT
80–135
53–86
27–45
GeForce RTX 4060
76–125
50–81
25–41
Radeon RX 7600 XT
77–130
50–83
26–43
NVIDIA RTX A4000
77–130
50–83
26–43
Intel Arc B580
85–140
55–89
29–47
Radeon RX 7600 GRE
76–130
49–80
24–40
Radeon RX 6700
74–125
47–78
24–40
Radeon RX 7600
66–110
42–69
21–35
Intel Arc A770
74–125
47–76
25–41
Intel Arc B570
72–120
45–74
24–39
GeForce RTX 2080 Super
72–120
45–74
22–37
Intel Arc A770 8GB
74–125
47–76
23–38
Radeon RX 6650 XT
66–110
41–67
20–33
GeForce RTX 5050
70–120
44–72
22–35
Intel Arc A750
70–120
44–72
22–35
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000
70–120
44–72
23–38
GeForce RTX 2070 Super
68–115
42–69
21–34
GeForce RTX 2080
68–115
42–69
21–34
Radeon RX 6600 XT
63–105
39–64
20–32
GeForce RTX 3060
71–115
43–70
23–37
FPS is the average at High settings, unified FPSHQ model (how it is calculated); ● — real measurement at 1080p (0 of 26 cards). ● 100+ · ● 60+ · ● 40+ · ● 25+ · ● <25
When real FPS differs
CPU. In Foundation a weak CPU limits FPS regardless of the graphics card — especially at 1080p.
Graphics settings. The table is for High settings. Dropping to Medium raises FPS by 20–40%.
Upscaling. DLSS/FSR/XeSS raise FPS by 30–70% with minimal quality loss.
Game version. Patches and engine updates change performance.
Key figures
Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data
71–115FPS
RTX 3060 · 1080p High model estimate
205–345FPS
GeForce RTX 5090 · 1080p High model estimate
GeForce RTX 3060
most affordable card for 60 FPS (1080p High)
26
of 26 cards hold 60+ FPS at 1080p
0
real measurements at 1080p measured
/ 26
59/100
FPSHQ load index
Foundation FPS on popular graphics cards: 1080p, High settings
✓ — real measurement; the rest is the unified FPSHQ model. Click a card to open the full “Can it run” table.
In short
How many FPS in Foundation?
According to the FPSHQ estimate, in Foundation at 1080p High the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers 205–345 FPS (175–290 FPS at 1440p), while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is enough for 60+ FPS (71–115 FPS). The table below shows the expected average FPS on 26 popular graphics cards at 1080p, 1440p and 4K. Source of the numbers: FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement); data as of Nov 12, 2026. (model accuracy)
The RTX 3060 runs Foundation at 71–115 FPS at 1080p High and 43–70 FPS at 1440p. Number source: FPSHQ model calibrated on real measurements of this game and/or graphics card.
Which graphics card do I need for 60 FPS in Foundation?
For 60+ FPS at 1080p High, GeForce RTX 3060 is enough (71–115 FPS) — the most affordable card in the table with that result.
Which graphics card do I need for 144 FPS in Foundation?
For 144+ FPS at 1080p High you need at least Radeon RX 7800 XT (115–195 FPS); on weaker cards, Medium settings and DLSS/FSR help.
Why is my FPS lower than in the table?
Real FPS depends on the CPU (especially in Foundation), the game and driver versions, background apps and graphics settings. The table shows the graphics card without a CPU limit (as on test benches); the FPS calculator accounts for your CPU.