Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 run Valheim?
Yes, below recommended
Yes, though the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 is fast enough for Valheim's recommended card but has 4 GB of video memory against the 6 GB listed. Expect about 68 FPS at 1080p on high, with textures turned down a step.
Frame rate by resolution
- 1080p 68 FPS on high 60 FPS on high
- 1440p 42 FPS on high 60 FPS on low
- 4K 25 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach
Modelled at native resolution, paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D or a faster processor. How the model works.
Next to the publisher’s spec
Minimum
GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970
- Index
- 7
- Video memory
- 2 GB
Recommended
GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
- Index
- 15
- Video memory
- 6 GB
Your card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
- Index
- 17
- Video memory
- 4 GB
Same game, neighbouring cards
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 and Valheim: questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 run Valheim?
Yes, though the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 is fast enough for Valheim's recommended card but has 4 GB of video memory against the 6 GB listed. Expect about 68 FPS at 1080p on high, with textures turned down a step.
How many FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 get in Valheim?
Modelled on high settings without upscaling: 68 FPS at 1080p, 42 at 1440p and 25 at 4K, with a processor that meets the game's recommendation.
Which card would run Valheim at the recommended spec?
The lowest launch price among recent cards that meet it belongs to the Intel Arc A580 ($179).
Does my processor change this?
The figures assume a processor at or above Valheim's recommendation. A slower one lowers the ceiling, most noticeably at 1080p.