Battlefield 6 PC Performance Benchmarks: Achieve Solid Performance Across All GPUs While Wreaking Havoc

Exciting news for PC gamers: Battlefield 6 has officially launched, and we’re diving into the performance metrics available on current-generation graphics cards. Here, we present a detailed look at how the game performs across various GPUs.

Battlefield 6: A Visual and Performance Breakthrough for PC Gamers

As a dedicated PC gamer, the Battlefield series holds a special place in my heart. I’ve enjoyed numerous entries, including Battlefield 2, Battlefield 2142, Battlefield Bad Company 2, and others. Although Battlefield V wasn’t my favorite, I appreciated Battlefield 1 for its impressive visuals. However, my fondest memories stem from Battlefield 3, primarily due to its modern warfare theme. Thanks to NVIDIA for providing us the game code for evaluation.

While I had high expectations for Battlefield V and hoped for a modern revival in Battlefield 2142, the former’s WWII setting didn’t quite resonate with me, and its ray tracing features felt underwhelming. Although Battlefield 2142 aimed for a futuristic aesthetic, it ultimately left me disappointed despite updates. Now, all eyes are on Battlefield 6, which marks a return to the series’ core modern-day gameplay.

Having spent over 40 hours in the Battlefield 6 BETA, I found the performance and visuals remarkable. While DICE focused on optimizing for a broad audience instead of pursuing graphically intensive features, I eagerly anticipated the game’s official release to unleash chaos on the battlefield.

Exploring Battlefield 6’s In-Game Settings on PC

Built on the latest version of the Frostbite engine, Battlefield 6 employs this technology, which has powered numerous EA titles, including Need for Speed and Star Wars: Battlefront. DICE maintains a “PC First”philosophy, evident in the game’s extensive customization options, which boast over 600 settings for PC gamers.

The primary graphics settings menu presents seven fundamental options, including an automatic performance preset guiding users to optimal configurations for their rigs. Furthermore, five Graphics Quality modes are available: Overkill, Ultra, High, Medium, and Low. Each mode can be fine-tuned through the Graphics Quality Settings, which also include scaling, upscaling, frame generation, and anti-aliasing options.

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Battlefield 6 Official PC Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMBBXqu0OLE)

Here’s a breakdown of the Graphics Quality Settings in the game:

Texture Quality (Overkill requires HD Texture Pack of approx.7 GB)
Texture Filtering
Mesh Quality
Terrain Quality
Undergrowth Quality
Effects Quality
Volumetric Quality
Lighting Quality
Local Light & Shadow Quality
Sun Shadow Quality
Shadow Filtering
Reflection Quality
Screen Space Reflections
Post Process Quality
Screen Space Ambient Occlusion & Global Illumination
High Fidelity Objects Amount

In addition to these settings, the Advanced Options include:

Fixed Resolution Scale (50% – 200%)
Frame Rate Limiter
NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency
Anti-Aliasing Options (TAA/DLAA/FSR Native/XeSS Native)
Upscaling Techniques (DLSS 4, FSR 4, XeSS 2/3)
Upscaling Quality (Quality/Balanced/Performance/Ultra Performance)
NVIDIA Multi-Frame Generation (0x, 2x, 3x, 4x)
Future Frame Rendering
Performance Overlay

Performance Benchmarks of Battlefield 6 on PC

Prior to diving into performance details, it’s crucial to understand how the game scales across its different quality presets. The Overkill setting is the most demanding, while switching to Ultra can yield a 29% performance increase with only marginal visual differences. The High preset further improves performance by approximately 14-15%, and the Medium preset sees a 12% uptick, although it sacrifices some texture and shadow quality. The Low preset, while the least intensive, offers a 10-13% boost. Transitioning from Overkill to High can result in a total uplift of about 50%, while moving to Low can deliver an 80% increase in performance, particularly at 4K with a 5090 GPU, although results may vary by resolution and graphics card.

In terms of native performance results at 4K resolution, GPUs like the RX 9070 XT and 5070 Ti maintain smooth gameplay above 60 FPS in multiplayer scenarios, even during flourishes of action. Cards such as the 4070 Ti and 5070 also manage to achieve 60+ FPS by utilizing lower visual settings.

At 1440p resolution, GPUs starting from the 5070 series and upwards can achieve 60 FPS effortlessly. The 4070, although marginally capable of reaching this frame rate, performs best at High settings for optimal gameplay. Other graphics cards may need to rely on lower settings or techniques such as upscaling and frame generation to surpass 60 FPS.

For 1080p resolution, GPUs such as the RTX 5060 8 GB and above can comfortably exceed 60 FPS in multiplayer modes. The Arc B580 may need further optimizations to match or exceed these performance levels, yet with slight adjustments to the Ultra+High settings, it can similarly reach the target frame rate, especially when combined with upscaling on higher refresh rate monitors.

Upscaling and Frame-Gen features are integrated into Battlefield 6. Most high-end graphics cards handle production well without needing frame generation, as upscaling can easily exceed 100 FPS. However, for those seeking a 240Hz experience in 4K resolution, Multi-Frame Generation (MFG) is essential. Two times MFG can yield over 250 FPS on an RTX 5090, and four times MFG can even surpass 400 FPS. Below is a detailed comparison of GPUs utilizing upscaling and frame-gen at 4K.

The game efficiently utilizes VRAM across various resolutions. Below are the details of VRAM consumption:

Overall Impressions of Battlefield 6 on PC

Battlefield 6 exemplifies a triumphant return to form, showcasing its best features on PC. The performance is commendable, with visually striking graphics that maintain solid frame rates. While DICE refrained from heavy ray tracing implementations, the game’s current setup performs well across a variety of modern PCs.

Battlefield 6 Gameplay Screenshot — Overkill Preset

Battlefield 6 Gameplay Scene — Ultra Preset

First Person Shooter in Urban Environment — High Preset

Battlefield 6 Character in Gameplay — Medium Preset

For PC gamers, Battlefield 6 promises a seamless gaming experience with minimal stuttering. The initial shader compilation lasts only a few seconds, and users are presented with numerous configuration options to fine-tune their settings for excellent frame rates. The quality presets significantly impact performance, allowing players to optimize their gameplay. Additionally, the game supports a variety of techniques from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel, including DLSS, FSR, and XeSS for advanced upscaling. VRAM requirements remain reasonable, maxing out at 12-13 GB at ultra settings. Expect usage around 6-8 GB at 1080p, 8-10 GB at 1440p, and 11-13 GB at 4K, with some 8 GB cards struggling at high resolutions.

In conclusion, Battlefield 6 provides a compelling experience for PC gamers, with modern hardware comfortably delivering over 60 FPS at targeted resolutions.