Best Returnal settings for the AMD RX 7900 XT (2026)
On a AMD RX 7900 XT (paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU), Returnal runs at roughly 67 FPS at 4K with our optimized settings — up from about 67FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
The AMD RX 7900 XT is a high-end graphics card with 20GB of VRAM, and Returnal is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i9-12900F, it runs well at 4K — about 67 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 168 FPS at 1080p and 118 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 67 FPS at 4K. Returnal supports ray tracing and the AMD RX 7900 XT can technically run it, but it's the single most expensive option here — we keep it off to hit a smooth frame rate and suggest turning it on only if you have frames to spare. Its 20GB of VRAM is plenty for Returnal, so textures can stay maxed. 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 | 168 | 168 |
| 1440p | 119 | 118 |
| 4K | 67 | 67 |
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What FPS does the AMD RX 7900 XT get in Returnal?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 7900 XT averages around 67 FPS at 4K in Returnal — up from about 67 FPS with everything on High.
Can the AMD RX 7900 XT run Returnal at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the AMD RX 7900 XT averages roughly 118 FPS in Returnal — a smooth experience.
What are the best Returnal settings for the AMD RX 7900 XT?
Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Particle Quality and Shadow 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.