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Best Age of Empires IV settings for the AMD RX 9070 XT (2026)

On a AMD RX 9070 XT (paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU), Age of Empires IV runs at roughly 151 FPS at 4K with our optimized settings — up from about 153FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The AMD RX 9070 XT is a high-end graphics card with 16GB of VRAM, and Age of Empires IV is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i9-12900F, it flies at 4K — about 151 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 177 FPS at 1080p and 177 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 151 FPS at 4K. Its 16GB of VRAM is plenty for Age of Empires IV, 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.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p177177
1440p177177
4K153151
💡 Age of Empires IV: Late-game battles with hundreds of units are CPU-bound - a fast CPU matters more than the GPU here.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSROff
Age of Empires IV has no DLSS, but the resolution-scale slider is the main GPU lever. Note late-game battles with hundreds of units are usually CPU-bound.
Texture DetailUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness — cheap and safe on 6GB+ VRAM.
Shadow QualityMediumbaseline
Shadow resolution across the map — Medium is a strong trim in a zoomed-out RTS view.
Physics & EffectsMediumbaseline
Arrow volleys, siege debris and destruction — this spikes during big fights. Medium keeps late-game battles smooth.
Geometry DetailHighbaseline
Unit and building model detail. High looks sharp at normal zoom.
Water QualityMediumbaseline
Reflections and water simulation. Medium is fine unless you play water-heavy maps.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the AMD RX 9070 XT get in Age of Empires IV?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 9070 XT averages around 151 FPS at 4K in Age of Empires IV — up from about 153 FPS with everything on High.

Can the AMD RX 9070 XT run Age of Empires IV at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the AMD RX 9070 XT averages roughly 177 FPS in Age of Empires IV — a smooth experience.

What are the best Age of Empires IV settings for the AMD RX 9070 XT?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Physics & Effects 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.