– 1080p: 95 FPS with Medium (best balance); Extreme without RT ~49 FPS; Extreme with RT ~36 FPS (0.1% lows ~22 FPS) — RT markedly hurts performance.
– 1440p: Medium ~83 FPS; Extreme without RT ~35 FPS; Extreme with RT ~16 FPS (unplayable); High preset recommended for smooth 1440p (~75 FPS, 0.1% lows ~65 FPS).
– Recommendation: For RTX 3060 Ti, use 1080p Medium/High or 1440p Medium/High; avoid RT if aiming for playable frame rates.
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Following the release, we took a close look at how the RTX 3060 Ti performs when paired with a Ryzen 7 5800X, testing both 1080p and 1440p scenarios to see where this mid-range setup sits. The goal was to understand how Nvidia’s mid-range card handles the latest Playground Games title on a modern CPU and at common display resolutions, while also noting any notable changes in the game’s recommended presets for this hardware pairing. The benchmark data is presented below with specific numbers and settings preserved from the testing run.
1080p performance highlights and what settings matter most
At 1080p, the 3060 Ti shines best when the right balance of settings is chosen. In Medium preset, the game runs at an average of 95 FPS with very solid 0.1% lows around 88.7 FPS, marking the sweet spot for this CPU-GPU pairing. If you push to Extreme without Ray Tracing, you see the frame rate drop to about 49 FPS, which is generally playable but noticeably less fluid. Turning Ray Tracing on top of that causes the average to fall to 36 FPS, with 0.1% lows dipping to 22 FPS, which can be felt during aggressive driving or high-speed sections.
1440p results show how resolution changes the equation
When you upscale to 1440p, the Medium setting still delivers a respectable 83 FPS average, suggesting 1440p monitors can enjoy a smooth experience without too much compromise. However, Extreme without RT collapses to 35 FPS, and Extreme with RT drops to a problematic 16 FPS average. The game’s own recommendation for this hardware is the High preset, which holds up fairly well and provides a smooth 75 FPS average at 1440p with 0.1% lows around 65 FPS, showing better consistency than Extreme options.
Bottom line for 3060 Ti users and practical guidance
The key takeaway is straightforward: at 1080p, Medium or High settings at this resolution or at 1440p with Medium/High are the most balanced choices for this card. Ray tracing, although supported, imposes a significant performance hit on the 3060 Ti that this tier of GPU typically cannot absorb without sacrificing fluidity. Those aiming for the best possible experience without RT should stick to the Medium/High range, depending on resolution, to preserve smoother frame pacing and more reliable 0.1% lows across play sessions.