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Best Starfield settings for the AMD RX 590 (2026)

On a AMD RX 590 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Starfield runs at roughly 62 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 31FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The AMD RX 590 is a entry-level graphics card with 8GB of VRAM, and Starfield 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 31 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 62 FPS at 1080p and 53 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 30 FPS at 4K. With only 8GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Starfield 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
1080p3162
1440p1853
4K1030
💡 Starfield: Unusually CPU-bound in cities — a CPU upgrade often helps more than a GPU one.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Starfield supports FSR and (via update) DLSS/XeSS. A big GPU-side boost — though in cities you may still be CPU-limited.
Shadow QualityMedium+5% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick over Ultra.
Indirect LightingMedium+4% FPS
Bounced global illumination. A meaningful GPU cost with a modest visual payoff.
ReflectionsMedium+4% FPS
Screen-space reflections on metal and glass. Often subtle in motion.
Volumetric LightingMedium+4% FPS
Atmospheric light shafts. Heavy for the look — an easy saving.
Crowd DensityMedium+3% FPS
How many NPCs populate cities. This loads your CPU — the main lever in Starfield’s CPU-bound towns.
Depth of FieldOff+3% FPS
Background blur in dialogue and scanning. Cheap; personal preference.
Particle QualityMedium+2% FPS
Effects and debris. Lowering smooths combat-heavy moments.
Grass QualityHighbaseline
Planet-surface foliage density. A decent saving on lush worlds.
Ambient Occlusion (GTAO)Onbaseline
Soft contact shadows. Cheap; leave On unless you need the frames.
Motion BlurOnbaseline
Camera blur in motion. Nearly free — pure preference.
Contact ShadowsOnbaseline
Fine shadows where objects meet surfaces. Cheap; adds depth indoors.

⚡ Fine-tune this for your exact CPU & target FPS →

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the AMD RX 590 get in Starfield?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 590 averages around 62 FPS at 1080p in Starfield — up from about 31 FPS with everything on High.

Can the AMD RX 590 run Starfield at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the AMD RX 590 averages roughly 53 FPS in Starfield; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Starfield settings for the AMD RX 590?

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