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Best Assassin’s Creed Shadows settings for the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) (2026)

On a AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Assassin’s Creed Shadows runs at roughly 63 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 33FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 8GB of VRAM, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 63 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 33 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 63 FPS at 1080p and 61 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 37 FPS at 4K. With only 8GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Assassin’s Creed Shadows at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p3363
1440p2061
4K1137
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS. One of the most demanding recent AAA titles - upscaling is strongly recommended.
Environment QualityMedium+7% FPS
Overall world detail, draw distance and geometry quality. The biggest single GPU lever.
Shadow QualityMedium+5% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is reliable - Ultra adds cost for subtle gain.
Global IlluminationMedium+5% FPS
Bounced ambient lighting. Heavy; High over Ultra is a strong saving.
Cloud QualityMedium+4% FPS
Detail and layering of volumetric clouds across the Japanese landscape. Moderately expensive for how subtle it is.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM. VRAM-hungry at Ultra.
ReflectionsHighbaseline
Water and surface reflections. High is a solid middle ground.
Ambient OcclusionHighbaseline
Soft contact shadows. Medium is a safe, cheap saving.
Vegetation QualityHighbaseline
Grass and tree density across the landscape. A real cost in lush areas.
Fog QualityHighbaseline
Detail and density of volumetric fog and haze. A solid, low-risk saving.
Water QualityHighbaseline
Detail of rivers, sea and reflections. Moderate cost near water.
Anti-AliasingHighbaseline
Edge smoothing. Medium/High keeps the image clean cheaply.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) get in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) averages around 63 FPS at 1080p in Assassin’s Creed Shadows — up from about 33 FPS with everything on High.

Can the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) run Assassin’s Creed Shadows at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) averages roughly 61 FPS in Assassin’s Creed Shadows — a smooth experience.

What are the best Assassin’s Creed Shadows settings for the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB)?

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