Battlefield 6 Ultra++ Graphics Mode on PC Is Going to Need an RTX 5080 to Run
If you have plans to run Battlefield 6 on its highest settings, including 4K resolution with framerates over 120 fps on PC, you ‘ll need some pretty beefy hardware to do so. With the game being optimized for lower-end PCs, it seems to run at full ultra settings, you’re going to need one of the best CPUs on the market, as well as an RTX 5000 series card.
Mind, the game doesn’t even have ray-tracing support.
Battlefield 6 Updated System Requirements Adds Ultra++
New system requirements for Battlefield 6 have been released, but don’t worry too much, as they remain mostly the same outside of the addition of a new graphical target, Ultra++. This is essentially Battlefield 6 running at its maximum settings, including 4K resolution at 144 FPS and 240 FPS.
Overkill for many, and expensive for most gamers, as the CPU requirements have it asking for either an AMD 9800x3d, or an Intel Core 9 Ultra 285k, two of the best (and expensive) CPUs on the market today. The 9800x3d is only outdone by its newer, and even more costly sibling, AMD 9950x3d.
However, that’s not the only hardware you’ll need, as you’ll also require a powerful GPU, specifically NVIDIA’s RTX 5080 (or anything equivalent in power or above). So Team Red, it looks like the RX 9800 XT isn’t going to cut it here (at least on paper).
In total, you would be looking at a setup that costs at least $ 1,400 on the CPU and GPU side of things, and all this to run what many would consider to be overkill. But if you’re a PC enthusiast, this amount of dollars probably matters little to you; know that this is the requirement for a game that doesn’t feature any ray tracing features. However, that’s for good reason, as the lack of implementations has led Battlefield Studios to optimize the game further, rather than focusing on adding demanding features.
For those worried about the experience elsewhere, don’t worry, as many reported during the open beta that the game runs perfectly fine even on machines that were lower than the minimum requirements. Unlike previous Battlefield games, Battlefield 6 appears to have placed a greater emphasis on performance and polish, making sure that as many players as possible have a smooth experience at launch.
Of course, settings may need to be adjusted to reach the desired performance. Personally, I would never recommend someone running the game on ultra++, as you’d be straining your system for long periods of time. But hey, you do you. Me personally? I’ll probably stick with either 60 fps (on my TV) or 144 fps (on my monitor), with graphics settings aiming for medium to high quality. That’s coming from someone who has a machine that can run Ultra++ settings. I have to keep my PC feeling cool if I plan on playing for days straight, so it might not be a bad idea to run at lower settings. Plus, anyone aiming for high framerate is going to find a good balance with the visuals with lower settings than Ultra++.
With Friday’s launch (October 10, 2025) fast approaching, I’m going to leave these helpful guides for everyone so you can make sure you’re 100% ready for launch.
- Battlefield 6 Day One Update Preview – Over 200 Changes Set to Arrive at Launch
- Everything PC Players Need to Know to Run Battlefield 6
- Battlefield 6 Trophies/Achievements Revealed and Here’s a Breakdown
- Battlefield 6 Season 1 Roadmap Outlines New Content Dropping on Oct. 28, With Monthly Content Releases Confirmed
Battlefield 6 will be released on October 10, and we have the specific time when the game will be unlocked and playable.
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