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Best Dragon’s Dogma 2 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), Dragon’s Dogma 2 runs at roughly 61 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 36FPS 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 Dragon’s Dogma 2 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 61 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 36 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 61 FPS at 1080p and 50 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 28 FPS at 4K. Dragon’s Dogma 2 offers ray tracing, but the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) isn't built for it, so we leave it off. With only 8GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Dragon’s Dogma 2 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
1080p3661
1440p2250
4K1228
💡 Dragon’s Dogma 2: CPU-bound in NPC-filled towns — graphics settings barely change city FPS.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Dragon's Dogma 2 (RE Engine) supports DLSS and FSR plus Frame Generation. It helps, but towns are CPU-bound regardless.
Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Replaces standard ambient-occlusion lighting with a ray-traced effect. A real cost for a subtle gain - Off is fine, especially since towns are already CPU-bound.
Shadow QualityMedium+4% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is a clean trade.
Volumetric FogMedium+2% FPS
Atmospheric fog and light shafts. A solid, low-risk saving.
Ambient OcclusionMedium+2% FPS
Soft contact shadows. Medium is a cheap, good-looking option.
Mesh QualityHighbaseline
Character and world geometry detail. High looks best; Medium for frames.
Grass / VegetationHighbaseline
Grass and plant density in the wilds. A real cost outdoors.
Screen Space ReflectionsHighbaseline
Reflections on water and wet surfaces. Medium is plenty.
Anti-AliasingFXAA+TAAbaseline
Edge smoothing. FXAA+TAA is the cleanest option and still cheap.
Texture QualityHighbaseline
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) get in Dragon’s Dogma 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) averages around 61 FPS at 1080p in Dragon’s Dogma 2 — up from about 36 FPS with everything on High.

Can the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) run Dragon’s Dogma 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) averages roughly 50 FPS in Dragon’s Dogma 2; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Dragon’s Dogma 2 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 Volumetric Fog 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.