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Best Saros settings for the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Saros runs at roughly 13 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 6FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Saros is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 13 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 13 FPS at 1080p and 8 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 4 FPS at 4K. Saros offers ray tracing, but the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) isn't built for it, so we leave it off. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p613
1440p38
4K24
💡 Saros: From the Returnal team - particle effects are the heaviest setting in busy bullet-hell fights.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Saros (from the Returnal team, Housemarque) supports DLSS and FSR. A free FPS boost - and this fast roguelike wants high, steady frames.
Ray-Traced ReflectionsOffsaves FPS
Ray-traced reflections on the rain-slicked alien world. A real cost - keep Off for the high frame rates twitchy combat needs.
Particle QualityLow+11% FPS
Housemarque's signature bullet-hell particle storms - the heaviest setting in chaotic fights. High is the value pick over Epic.
Shadow QualityLow+9% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High looks nearly identical to Epic while running faster.
Screen Space ReflectionsOff+7% FPS
Reflections on wet ground when ray tracing is off. Medium is plenty.
Volumetric FogLow+6% FPS
Atmospheric fog and god-rays. Medium is an easy, near-invisible win.
Ambient OcclusionOff+5% FPS
Soft contact shadows for depth. SSAO is cheap and good-looking.
Anti-AliasingOff+3% FPS
Edge smoothing. TAA is clean and cheap.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness, shown with a VRAM estimate. On 8GB cards keep textures at High, not Epic.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) get in Saros?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) averages around 13 FPS at 1080p in Saros — up from about 6 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) run Saros at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) averages roughly 8 FPS in Saros; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Saros settings for the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), 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.