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Best Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered settings for the AMD RX 6500 XT (2026)

On a AMD RX 6500 XT (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered runs at roughly 61 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 40FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The AMD RX 6500 XT is a entry-level graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is a moderately demanding game. 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 40 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 61 FPS at 1080p and 57 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 32 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	40	61
1440p	24	57
4K	14	32

🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

Recommended settings

Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (Decima engine) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. A free FPS boost - enable it first.

Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS

Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.

Shadow QualityHighbaseline

Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick over Ultra.

Cloud QualityHighbaseline

Volumetric cloud detail - a Decima signature but a real cost. High is a clean trade.

Reflection QualityHighbaseline

Reflections on water and ice. High is plenty.

Foliage QualityHighbaseline

Grass and plant density across the lush open world - a real cost outdoors. High is a clean trade.

Ambient OcclusionMediumbaseline

Soft contact shadows for depth. Medium is a cheap, good-looking option.

Model DetailHighbaseline

Geometry detail on Aloy and the machines. High looks great; lower for frames.

Anti-AliasingTAAbaseline

Edge smoothing. TAA is clean and cheap.

Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline

Keeps the ground sharp into the distance - essentially free, use 16x.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the AMD RX 6500 XT get in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 6500 XT averages around 61 FPS at 1080p in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered — up from about 40 FPS with everything on High.

Can the AMD RX 6500 XT run Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the AMD RX 6500 XT averages roughly 57 FPS in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered settings for the AMD RX 6500 XT?

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