Best Elden Ring settings for the AMD R9 390 (8GB) (2026)
On a AMD R9 390 (8GB) (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-class CPU), Elden Ring runs at roughly 60 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 47FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 47 | 60 |
| 1440p | 28 | 47 |
| 4K | 14 | 23 |
💡 Elden Ring: Engine-locked to 60 FPS — aim for a rock-solid 60 rather than more.
Recommended settings · ✓ tuned to this game’s real menu
Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Added in a later patch for ambient occlusion and reflections. Since the game is locked to 60 FPS, only enable it if you can still hold a steady 60.
Shadow QualityMedium+6% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the sweet spot; Maximum costs noticeably more for little gain.
Global Illumination QualityMedium+5% FPS
Bounced ambient lighting. A solid FPS-for-looks trade in the open world.
Lighting QualityMedium+4% FPS
Overall lighting fidelity. High looks great while saving frames over Maximum.
Reflection QualityMedium+3% FPS
Water and surface reflections. Moderately heavy; High is plenty.
Effects QualityMedium+3% FPS
Spell and weather effects. Lowering helps during flashy boss fights.
Grass QualityMedium+3% FPS
Grass density and draw distance — a real cost in the open fields of the Lands Between.
Anti-Aliasing QualityMedium+2% FPS
Edge smoothing. Medium/High is cheap and keeps the image clean.
Texture QualityMaximum-1% FPS
Surface detail. Cheap if it fits your VRAM — keep it high on 8GB+ cards.
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the AMD R9 390 (8GB) get in Elden Ring?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD R9 390 (8GB) averages around 60 FPS at 1080p in Elden Ring — up from about 47 FPS with everything on High.
Can the AMD R9 390 (8GB) run Elden Ring at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the AMD R9 390 (8GB) averages roughly 47 FPS in Elden Ring; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
What are the best Elden Ring settings for the AMD R9 390 (8GB)?
Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Global Illumination Quality down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.
FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.