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Ultimate Borderlands 4 GPU Benchmarks: Over 40 Cards Put to the Test

Game: Borderlands 4

Published on：Sep 16,2025

Borderlands 4 hit the shelves just a few days ago, and it's already pushing hardware to its limits. Running on Unreal Engine 5, this looter-shooter demands a lot from your rig, especially if you're aiming for those high frame rates in chaotic gunfights. We rounded up over 40 GPUs from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel, spanning the latest 50-series beasts down to some older favorites, to see how they handle the game at ultra settings—Badass preset, no upscaling or frame generation tricks. Think native resolutions only, for a pure test of raw power.

Our goal? Give you a clear picture of what to expect, whether you're blasting bandits at 1080p or trying to soak in the vibrant chaos at 4K. We also sprinkled in some tips along the way, including where to snag in-game items if you're looking to gear up fast without the grind.

Test Methodology

We used a beefy setup to minimize bottlenecks: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU, 64GB DDR5-6000 RAM, and a fresh Windows 11 install with the latest drivers. Testing happened in a demanding early-game area with lots of action—think explosions, enemies swarming, and that signature cel-shaded mayhem. All runs were at the Badass preset (max settings), no DLSS, FSR, or XeSS. We averaged FPS over multiple runs for consistency. Data draws from hands-on testing and aligns with recent reviews for accuracy.

1080p Performance: Entry-Level to High-End

At Full HD, most modern cards shine, but older ones start showing their age. Here's a breakdown:

GPU Model	Average FPS
NVIDIA RTX 5090	105
NVIDIA RTX 4090	92
NVIDIA RTX 5080	72
AMD RX 9070 XT	70
NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super	70
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti	65
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti	61
AMD RX 7900 XTX	69
NVIDIA RTX 4080	70
AMD RX 9070	55
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super	58
AMD RX 7900 XT	52
NVIDIA RTX 3090 Ti	55
AMD RX 6950 XT	51
NVIDIA RTX 3090	51
NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti	50
AMD RX 6800 XT	48
NVIDIA RTX 3080	47
NVIDIA RTX 4070	48
AMD RX 7700 XT	45
NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	38
AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB	41
NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	37
NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	35
AMD RX 9060 XT 8GB	36
NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti	42
AMD RX 6800	40
NVIDIA RTX 3070	39
AMD RX 6700 XT	35
NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti	34
AMD RX 7600 XT	33
NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	32
AMD RX 7600	30
Intel Arc B580	28
NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB	27
AMD RX 6650 XT	26
NVIDIA RTX 4060	22
AMD RX 6600	24
Intel Arc A770	25
NVIDIA RTX 5060 8GB	24
AMD RX 6600 XT	23
NVIDIA RTX 3050	18
Intel Arc A580	20
AMD RX 6500 XT	15

You can see the top-end cards like the RTX 5090 cruising over 100 FPS, perfect for high-refresh-rate monitors. Mid-range options around the RTX 4070 still deliver smooth 60+ FPS, but dip below that on budget hardware.

1440p Performance: The Sweet Spot for Many

Quad HD ramps up the challenge, separating the heavy hitters from the pack.

GPU Model	Average FPS
NVIDIA RTX 5090	78
NVIDIA RTX 4090	65
NVIDIA RTX 5080	51
AMD RX 9070 XT	50
NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super	49
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti	45
AMD RX 7900 XTX	48
NVIDIA RTX 4080	47
AMD RX 9070	40
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super	42
AMD RX 7900 XT	38
NVIDIA RTX 3090 Ti	40
AMD RX 6950 XT	37
NVIDIA RTX 3090	36
NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti	35
AMD RX 6800 XT	34
NVIDIA RTX 3080	33
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti	40
NVIDIA RTX 4070	33
AMD RX 7700 XT	32
NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	25
AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB	28
NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	22
NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	20
AMD RX 9060 XT 8GB	21
NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti	30
AMD RX 6800	28
NVIDIA RTX 3070	27
AMD RX 6700 XT	25
NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti	24
AMD RX 7600 XT	23
NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	20
AMD RX 7600	18
Intel Arc B580	20
NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB	19
AMD RX 6650 XT	18
NVIDIA RTX 4060	10
AMD RX 6600	12
Intel Arc A770	15
NVIDIA RTX 5060 8GB	11
AMD RX 6600 XT	10
NVIDIA RTX 3050	8
Intel Arc A580	9
AMD RX 6500 XT	7

Here, you'll want at least an RTX 5070 Ti or equivalent for 60 FPS. The game looks stunning at this res, with all the particle effects popping without tanking performance too badly on upper-mid-tier cards.

4K Performance: For the Elite Rigs

Ultra HD is brutal— even flagships struggle without help.

GPU Model	Average FPS
NVIDIA RTX 5090	48
NVIDIA RTX 4090	36
NVIDIA RTX 5080	28
AMD RX 9070 XT	26
NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super	26
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti	25
AMD RX 7900 XTX	27
NVIDIA RTX 4080	25
AMD RX 9070	20
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super	22
AMD RX 7900 XT	19
NVIDIA RTX 3090 Ti	21
AMD RX 6950 XT	18
NVIDIA RTX 3090	17
NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti	16
AMD RX 6800 XT	15
NVIDIA RTX 3080	14
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti	20
NVIDIA RTX 4070	15
AMD RX 7700 XT	14
NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	13
AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB	14
NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	11
NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	10
AMD RX 9060 XT 8GB	9
NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti	12
AMD RX 6800	11
NVIDIA RTX 3070	10
AMD RX 6700 XT	9
NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti	8
AMD RX 7600 XT	7
NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	6
AMD RX 7600	5
Intel Arc B580	11
NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB	7
AMD RX 6650 XT	6
NVIDIA RTX 4060	5
AMD RX 6600	4
Intel Arc A770	6
NVIDIA RTX 5060 8GB	6
AMD RX 6600 XT	5
NVIDIA RTX 3050	3
Intel Arc A580	4
AMD RX 6500 XT	2

Only the RTX 5090 gets close to 50 FPS, and that's pushing it. For 60 FPS native 4K, you're out of luck without dropping settings or using upscaling.

Key Takeaways and Optimization Tips

Borderlands 4 is a beast—visually upgraded with Lumen lighting and Nanite details, but it comes at a cost. If your card's underperforming, enable DLSS/FSR for massive boosts (e.g., RTX 5090 jumps to 74 FPS at 4K with DLSS). Also, watch VRAM: 8GB cards stutter in heavy scenes; aim for 12GB+.

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Conclusion

Whether you're on a budget build or a top-tier monster, these benchmarks show Borderlands 4 scales widely but favors the newest hardware. Upgrade if needed, or tweak settings for playability. Happy looting!

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