The open beta for Gears of War: E-Day starts on August 13, giving PC gamers a chance to test the game's heavy graphical demands before the official launch on October 6. This early access window matters because it reveals how the next generation of NVIDIA hardware handles one of the most visually intensive shooters on the market. Players with high-end GPUs can now see if their rigs can maintain playable frame rates at 4K resolution.
Early beta tests reveal frame rates for the RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 Ti at 4K resolution
The Coalition is building this title to push hardware limits, and the beta provides the first concrete performance data for the upcoming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series. We are looking at benchmarks from an early build that highlight the gap between the flagship RTX 5090 and the more accessible RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti models. These numbers help buyers decide which card actually delivers a smooth experience at maximum settings.
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- Resolution: 4K
- Graphics Settings: Ultra Settings
- Upscaling Technology: DLSS 4.5 Quality
- Average FPS: 67FPS
At 4K resolution with Ultra settings and DLSS 4.5 Quality enabled, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 pushes an average of 67FPS. From what I could see, the game does not drop below 60FPS during these tests. The same card averages 45FPS when the graphics settings are cranked to Ludicrous mode. This performance ceiling shows the raw power of the top-tier chip but also indicates that Ludicrous settings may require upscaling to stay smooth.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 runs the game with 40 to 50FPS at 4K Ultra settings using DLSS 4.5 Quality. The RTX 5070 Ti manages 40FPS at 4K Ludicrous settings when using DLSS 4.5 Ultra Performance Mode. The game also supports AMD FSR 4 and Intel XeSS, though it does not include frame generation technology. These options give owners of non-NVIDIA cards a path to higher frame rates, albeit with different visual trade-offs.
We looked at the last Gears of War: E-Day update, where several of the same balance and stability themes came up. The open beta runs on August 13 for everyone, allowing the community to stress-test these specific hardware configurations. The full game arrives on October 6, but the beta already confirms that 4K gaming at Ultra settings remains a demanding task for even the most powerful consumer GPUs.
