Can I Run Rise of the Tomb Raider™ on a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Yes — comfortably

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB · Gaming score 32/100 · Recommended GPU ≈ 25/100

Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB meets or exceeds the recommended graphics requirement for Rise of the Tomb Raider™, so you can expect a smooth experience at High or Ultra settings, especially at 1080p and 1440p.

Estimated performance with a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

ResolutionEstimated FPSSuggested settings
1080p60+ FPSHigh
1440p45-60 FPSMedium
4KBelow 30 FPSNot recommended

Estimates assume a balanced CPU and no GPU bottleneck. For a precise number including your exact CPU and upscaling, use the FPS Estimator.

Rise of the Tomb Raider™ system requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommended
CPUIntel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalentIntel Core i7-3770K
GPUNVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GBNVIDIA GTX 980Ti 2560x1440 or NVIDIA GTX 970 1920x1080
RAM6 GB8 GB
Storage25 GB25 GB

Should you upgrade?

If you want higher frame rates or to play at 1440p/4K in Rise of the Tomb Raider™, a faster card helps. Compare the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB against alternatives on our GPU tier list, pair it sensibly with the bottleneck calculator, or see our best GPU picks for 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB run Rise of the Tomb Raider™?
Yes – comfortably. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is at or above the recommended GPU, so High/Ultra is realistic.

What FPS will I get in Rise of the Tomb Raider™ with a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
As a rough estimate, expect 60+ FPS at 1080p (High settings), dropping at 1440p and 4K. For a tuned estimate including your CPU and upscaling, use our free FPS Estimator.

How can I get more FPS in Rise of the Tomb Raider™?
Lower the heaviest settings (shadows, volumetrics, ray tracing), enable DLSS/FSR upscaling, cap background apps, and keep GPU drivers current. Our settings and optimization guides walk through each step.

Want to test a different setup? Try the full Can I Run It tool, estimate frames with the FPS Estimator, or view the full Rise of the Tomb Raider™ requirements page.