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Best Valheim settings for the AMD RX 480 (8GB) (2026)

On a AMD RX 480 (8GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Valheim runs at roughly 88 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 88FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The AMD RX 480 (8GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 8GB of VRAM, and Valheim is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 88 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings. That already clears a smooth frame rate on High, so our tuning keeps the visuals as high as possible instead of chasing extra frames.

Across resolutions you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p and 63 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 57 FPS at 4K. Valheim doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings below.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p8888
1440p5363
4K3057
💡 Valheim: Runs on modest hardware, but big built-up bases tax the CPU and point lights — lower those before world detail.
Recommended settings
Vegetation QualityHighbaseline
Density of grass, bushes and trees across the procedural world — the heaviest GPU setting in the Meadows and Black Forest. Medium clears a lot of frames.
Draw Distance (Clutter)Highbaseline
How far ground clutter and world detail render. Lowering it helps most in open Plains and Ocean biomes.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and range. Valheim's dynamic day/night shadows are a real cost — Medium looks fine.
Anti-AliasingTAAbaseline
TAA is cheap and clean; SSAA supersamples the whole frame and is very heavy. Stick to TAA unless you have headroom.
Point LightsHighbaseline
How many torches, fires and lamps cast real light at once — heavy inside a lit base. Lower it if your longhouse tanks FPS.
Point Light ShadowsOnbaseline
Shadows cast by torches and fires. Turning them off is a big saving in built-up bases at little visual cost.
Ambient Occlusion (SSAO)Onbaseline
Soft contact shadows in corners and under objects. Cheap — leave it on unless you need frames.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the AMD RX 480 (8GB) get in Valheim?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 480 (8GB) averages around 88 FPS at 1080p in Valheim — up from about 88 FPS with everything on High.

Can the AMD RX 480 (8GB) run Valheim at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the AMD RX 480 (8GB) averages roughly 63 FPS in Valheim — a smooth experience.

What are the best Valheim settings for the AMD RX 480 (8GB)?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Vegetation Quality and Draw Distance (Clutter) 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.