RTX 5090 Far Cry 5 performance - what to expect at 1440p

The RTX 5090 is the fastest consumer GPU available, so the real question for Far Cry 5 is not whether it runs, but how far past your monitor's refresh rate it goes at 1440p.

Quick Answer

The RTX 5090 runs Far Cry 5 at 1440p Ultra well past 200 fps, fully maxed, since the 2018 shooter is light on modern GPUs. At 1440p the card has enormous headroom for a high-refresh panel.

1440p Performance

At 1440p Ultra, the RTX 5090 clears 200-plus fps in Far Cry 5, often CPU-limited rather than GPU-limited. The 2018 engine is well optimised and undemanding for this card, so frame rates comfortably saturate a 1440p 240Hz monitor with settings fully maxed.

Settings And Upscaling

Max every setting at 1440p; the RTX 5090 absorbs it. No DLSS or upscaling is needed at this resolution given the frame rates. For the best use of this card, run Far Cry 5 at 4K Ultra, where it still holds 160-200-plus fps and renders the world crisply.

RTX 5090 In SA

The RTX 5090 is currently stocked at Evetech in the R55,000-R65,000 band depending on model. For Far Cry 5 at 1440p it is overkill, suiting buyers who also play demanding current titles at 4K. Pair it with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and a 1440p 240Hz panel to use its frame rates. For storage, keep Far Cry 5 on the NVMe SSD so Hope County's open world streams smoothly even at the high frame rates the RTX 5090 produces, with fast travel and driving loading near-instantly off a Gen4 drive.

FAQ

What FPS does the RTX 5090 get in Far Cry 5 at 1440p?

Well past 200 fps at 1440p Ultra, often CPU-limited. The 2018 engine is light for this card, so frame rates saturate a 240Hz panel.

Do I need DLSS in Far Cry 5 on a 5090?

No. The game is light enough that the RTX 5090 hits 200-plus fps at 1440p natively, with no upscaling required.

Is the RTX 5090 overkill for Far Cry 5?

Yes, at 1440p. The card's value is in demanding current 4K titles; in Far Cry 5 a far cheaper GPU already maxes a high-refresh panel.