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Best Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 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), Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 runs at roughly 62 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 38FPS 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 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 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 62 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 38 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 62 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 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 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
1080p3862
1440p2361
4K1337
💡 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Unreal Engine 5 - upscaling is basically required at 1440p and up.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Expedition 33 (Unreal Engine 5) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. Enable it first - UE5 is heavy.
Shadow QualityMedium+5% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick over Epic.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM. Ease off on 8GB cards.
Global IlluminationHighbaseline
Software Lumen bounce lighting - the single heaviest setting. High over Epic is a big FPS win for almost no visible change.
Reflection QualityHighbaseline
Reflections on water and shiny surfaces in the dreamlike world. High is a clean trade.
ShadingHighbaseline
Material and lighting shading detail. High is a clean, cheap trade over Epic.
Visual EffectsHighbaseline
Combat particles and ability effects. Lowering smooths the flashy turn-based battles.
Foliage QualityHighbaseline
Plant and grass density. A real cost in the open painted landscapes.
Post ProcessingHighbaseline
Bloom, depth of field and the painterly bloom effects. Cheap; set to taste.
View DistanceHighbaseline
How far full detail renders before fading. Mild pop-in when lowered.
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 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) averages around 62 FPS at 1080p in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — up from about 38 FPS with everything on High.

Can the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) run Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) averages roughly 61 FPS in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — a smooth experience.

What are the best Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 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 Shadow Quality and Global Illumination 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.