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Best Shadow of the Tomb Raider settings for the AMD R9 390 (8GB) (2026)

On a AMD R9 390 (8GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Shadow of the Tomb Raider runs at roughly 64 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 42FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The AMD R9 390 (8GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 8GB of VRAM, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 64 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 42 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 64 FPS at 1080p and 49 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 28 FPS at 4K. Shadow of the Tomb Raider offers ray tracing, but the AMD R9 390 (8GB) isn't built for it, so we leave it off. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p4264
1440p2549
4K1428
💡 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Well-optimised with DLSS; ray-traced shadows are the heaviest option - turn them off first.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Supports DLSS. The biggest free FPS boost — enable it first, especially with ray-traced shadows on.
Ray-Traced ShadowsOffsaves FPS
Softer, more accurate shadows — heavy for a subtle gain. Turn it off first when chasing frames.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness — nearly free if it fits your VRAM.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Standard (non-RT) shadow resolution and range. High is a strong step down from Ultra.
Ambient OcclusionBTAObaseline
Soft contact shading. BTAO is the cheap option; HBAO+ looks a touch better for more cost.
Level of DetailHighbaseline
How detailed distant geometry stays. High avoids pop-in cheaply.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the AMD R9 390 (8GB) get in Shadow of the Tomb Raider?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD R9 390 (8GB) averages around 64 FPS at 1080p in Shadow of the Tomb Raider — up from about 42 FPS with everything on High.

Can the AMD R9 390 (8GB) run Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the AMD R9 390 (8GB) averages roughly 49 FPS in Shadow of the Tomb Raider; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Shadow of the Tomb Raider settings for the AMD R9 390 (8GB)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Ambient Occlusion 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.