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Best Shadow of the Tomb Raider 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), Shadow of the Tomb Raider runs at roughly 63 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 64FPS 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 Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 63 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 63 FPS at 1080p and 63 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 42 FPS at 4K. Shadow of the Tomb Raider offers ray tracing, but the AMD RX 5500 XT (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
1080p6463
1440p3863
4K2242
💡 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Well-optimised with DLSS; ray-traced shadows are the heaviest option - turn them off first.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSROff
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 RX 5500 XT (8GB) get in Shadow of the Tomb Raider?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) averages around 63 FPS at 1080p in Shadow of the Tomb Raider — up from about 64 FPS with everything on High.

Can the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) run Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) averages roughly 63 FPS in Shadow of the Tomb Raider — a smooth experience.

What are the best Shadow of the Tomb Raider settings for the AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB)?

Use a balanced preset, 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.