Borderlands 3 SA build in South Africa

Borderlands 3 is a current looter-shooter that scales hard at higher settings, so an SA build needs a capable mid-range GPU to hit Ultra ('Badass') frame rates at 1080p or 1440p.

Quick Answer

For Borderlands 3 at 1080p Badass settings, a R15,000 SA build with a Ryzen 5 7600 and an RTX 4060 holds 80-110 fps, and at 1440p around 60-85 fps. The game's DX12 mode and demanding effects reward a current mid-range card.

What Borderlands 3 Demands

Borderlands 3 is heavier than its cel-shaded look suggests, with its top 'Badass' preset taxing GPUs in chaotic four-player fights. An RTX 4060 handles 1080p Badass above 80 fps; the CPU benefits from a current Ryzen 5 in co-op, where frame times can dip on weaker chips.

The SA Build For Borderlands 3

A R15,000 build with a Ryzen 5 7600, RTX 4060 (8GB), 16GB DDR5 and a 1TB NVMe SSD runs Borderlands 3 at 1080p Badass 80-110 fps and 1440p 60-85 fps. A R20,000 RTX 4070 build lifts 1440p Badass past 90 fps for smoother high-refresh play.

Settings And FPS Targets

Use DX12 mode for the most stable frame times in Borderlands 3. On the RTX 4060, expect 1080p Badass at 80-110 fps and 1440p at 60-85 fps. The RTX 4070 pushes 1440p past 90 fps. The built-in benchmark helps you confirm performance after building.

FAQ

What FPS does Borderlands 3 hit at 1080p?

Around 80-110 fps at 1080p Badass settings on a Ryzen 5 7600 with an RTX 4060, using the more stable DX12 mode.

Should I use DX11 or DX12 for Borderlands 3?

DX12 generally gives more stable frame times on modern hardware, though it is worth testing both with the built-in benchmark to see which suits your build.

Is Borderlands 3 demanding for its art style?

Yes, more than it looks. The top Badass preset and chaotic co-op fights tax a GPU, so a current RTX 4060 is the sensible minimum for high frame rates.