How much FPS will be in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?

If you're wondering how much FPS in S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 you will have on your PC, you’ve come to the right place!

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl – first-person shooter, combining survival simulator elements with horror, creates a post-apocalyptic atmosphere in a post-Soviet setting within a vast, seamless 64-square-kilometer open world.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Release Date and System Requirements

The CGS team's confidence in the Stalker 2 release is reflected in their collaborations and pre-release news, so everything points to November 20, 2024—hooray!

Also, developers informed gamers about future game system requirements. What do we know from the next message? For Medium configurations with a Target of 30 FPS, you need to have a CPU Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700x and GPU Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super/ RTX 4060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT.

All system requirements:

This table is from pictures that developers posted on the Stalker 2 Twitter account!

As developers said, “Adjust your machinery”! You need a good machine to play it even on a minimum configuration; for 30 fps and low-quality graphics — Intel Core i7 and NVIDIA GTX 1060.

Speaking about GPU, NVIDIA is thrilled to enhance the gaming experience by creating stunning graphics in the Zone because S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 has all the chances to be known as the best game of the year so ultra graphics support from them is a must-have.

Shortly, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will reach new graphical heights on NVIDIA graphics cards.

Also, we sorted information about previous parts in the Stalker series and decided whether to play the first parts of Stalker. You're welcome!

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 4K DLSS RTX

NVIDIA confirmed on their website that the game will launch with support for DLSS 3, including frame generation and super-resolution. Gamers using GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards will be able to enable DLSS 3 from the start. With Frame Generation and Super Resolution, performance will be boosted to deliver the ultimate gaming experience right from day one.

Over 600 games use RTX technology to deliver unforgettable gameplay experiences through ray tracing, directly enhancing graphics quality. Light and visual effects in RTX-enabled games represent the next generation of ultra-settings graphics.

At 4K resolution with maximum settings, DLSS 3 with Frame Generation and Super Resolution boosted S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s frame rates on GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards by an impressive average of 2.4 times. Gamers using the GeForce RTX 4070 saw a jump from 30 FPS to 70 FPS, significantly enhancing smoothness, visual clarity, and fluidity in animations. Higher-end GPUs achieve even more: the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER reaches 87 FPS, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER hits 100 FPS, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER clocks in at 112 FPS, and the powerful GeForce RTX 4090 surpasses 120 FPS, solidifying its place as the fastest consumer gaming GPU.

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At a 2560x1440 resolution, a 2X performance multiplier allows gameplay at over 100 FPS with max settings on various setups, reaching up to 145 FPS on the most powerful systems. — informed NVIDIA.

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At 1920x1080 resolution, every GeForce RTX 40 Series desktop GPU can achieve well over 60 FPS, leveraging DLSS 3 with Frame Generation and Super Resolution to boost frame rates by an average of 1.9 times, even at max settings.

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For GeForce RTX 40 Series laptops, DLSS 3 provides a 2X performance boost at both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 resolutions, enabling many portable setups to run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl at max settings, delivering a top-tier experience on the go:

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GeForce gamers can also enable NVIDIA Reflex in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. This transformative technology reduces system latency on GeForce GPUs and laptops, allowing actions to register faster, which makes single-player gameplay more responsive and enjoyable. What impact of NVIDIA Reflex on gaming?

NVIDIA Reflex

In S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, enabling NVIDIA Reflex with just a few clicks reduces system latency by up to 45%, enhancing the PC experience for GeForce users.

Since its launch in September 2020, NVIDIA Reflex has cut down system latency in over 130 games, with more than 90% of GeForce gamers activating Reflex. Reflex support is available in 9 of the top 10 competitive shooters, as well as in critically acclaimed co-op and single-player games. In 2023 alone, GeForce gamers enjoyed over 10 billion hours of their favorite titles with improved responsiveness, thanks to Reflex's groundbreaking latency reduction technology.

More info about Stalker 2 in our wide article about the game!