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Best Subnautica 2 settings for the AMD RX 6700 XT (2026)

On a AMD RX 6700 XT (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 9 5950X-class CPU), Subnautica 2 runs at roughly 69 FPS at 1440p with our optimized settings — up from about 69FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The AMD RX 6700 XT is a strong 1440p graphics card with 12GB of VRAM, and Subnautica 2 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, it runs well at 1440p — about 69 FPSwith 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 116 FPS at 1080p and 69 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 61 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p116116
1440p6969
4K3961
💡 Subnautica 2: Early-access Unreal Engine 5 - Lumen Global Illumination is the heaviest setting; upscaling helps a lot.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSROff
Subnautica 2 is built on Unreal Engine 5 and supports upscaling. Enable it first for a big, low-cost FPS gain.
Global Illumination (Lumen)Mediumbaseline
UE5 Lumen lighting — the single heaviest setting underwater. Medium is a big saving over Epic with little visible difference in murky depths.
View / Detail DistanceHighbaseline
How far terrain and props render. Lower it a notch first if you dip in open water.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and range. High is a strong step down from Epic.
Water & Caustics QualityMediumbaseline
The shimmering light patterns and water detail that define the look. Medium keeps the vibe while saving frames.
Flora / Foliage DensityMediumbaseline
Density of coral and plant life. Lower it for steadier FPS in dense reefs.
Effects QualityMediumbaseline
Particles, bubbles and volumetrics. Medium is plenty.
Texture QualityHighbaseline
Surface detail — cheap on FPS if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the AMD RX 6700 XT get in Subnautica 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 6700 XT averages around 69 FPS at 1440p in Subnautica 2 — up from about 69 FPS with everything on High.

Can the AMD RX 6700 XT run Subnautica 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the AMD RX 6700 XT averages roughly 69 FPS in Subnautica 2 — a smooth experience.

What are the best Subnautica 2 settings for the AMD RX 6700 XT?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Global Illumination (Lumen) and View / Detail Distance 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.