The Sims™ 3 FPS on different graphics cards
According to the FPSHQ estimate, in The Sims™ 3 at 1080p High the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers 325–545 FPS (305–505 FPS at 1440p), while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is enough for 60+ FPS (195–315 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 13, 2026. (model accuracy)
The Sims™ 3: released in 2011. The 60 FPS threshold at 1080p High is reached from GeForce RTX 3060; the most powerful card in the table is Radeon Pro W7700 (230–385 FPS).
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radeon Pro W7700 | 230–385 | 160–270 | 87–145 |
| NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 | 225–375 | 155–255 | 83–140 |
| Radeon Pro W6800 | 225–375 | 155–255 | 83–140 |
| Radeon RX 6750 XT | 220–370 | 150–250 | 81–135 |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 220–370 | 150–250 | 81–135 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 215–355 | 140–235 | 77–130 |
| Radeon RX 6700 XT | 215–355 | 145–235 | 77–130 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 205–340 | 135–225 | 73–120 |
| Radeon RX 7600 XT | 210–350 | 135–230 | 74–125 |
| NVIDIA RTX A4000 | 210–350 | 135–230 | 74–125 |
| Intel Arc B580 | 225–375 | 150–245 | 81–130 |
| Radeon RX 7600 GRE | 205–340 | 135–220 | 72–120 |
| Radeon RX 6700 | 200–335 | 130–215 | 70–115 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 180–300 | 115–190 | 62–105 |
| Intel Arc A770 | 200–330 | 130–210 | 69–115 |
| Intel Arc B570 | 195–325 | 125–210 | 67–110 |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Super | 195–325 | 125–210 | 67–110 |
| Intel Arc A770 8GB | 200–330 | 130–210 | 69–115 |
| Radeon RX 6650 XT | 180–300 | 115–190 | 62–99 |
| GeForce RTX 5050 | 190–315 | 120–200 | 65–110 |
| Intel Arc A750 | 190–315 | 120–200 | 65–110 |
| NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 | 190–315 | 120–200 | 65–110 |
| GeForce RTX 2070 Super | 185–310 | 115–195 | 63–105 |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 185–310 | 115–195 | 63–105 |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 175–285 | 105–180 | 58–93 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 195–315 | 120–195 | 64–105 |
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 The Sims™ 3 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
195–315FPS
RTX 3060 · 1080p High model estimate
325–545FPS
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
The Sims™ 3 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 The Sims™ 3?
According to the FPSHQ estimate, in The Sims™ 3 at 1080p High the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers 325–545 FPS (305–505 FPS at 1440p), while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is enough for 60+ FPS (195–315 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 13, 2026. (model accuracy)
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 228 FPS model estimate
- 60+ FPS (1080p High)
- GeForce RTX 3060
- graphics cards in the table
- 26
The Sims™ 3 FPS: frequently asked questions
How many FPS does the RTX 3060 get in The Sims™ 3?
The RTX 3060 runs The Sims™ 3 at 195–315 FPS at 1080p High and 120–195 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 The Sims™ 3?
For 60+ FPS at 1080p High, GeForce RTX 3060 is enough (195–315 FPS) — the most affordable card in the table with that result.
Which graphics card do I need for 144 FPS in The Sims™ 3?
For 144+ FPS at 1080p High you need at least GeForce RTX 3060 (195–315 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 The Sims™ 3), 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.
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