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Best Dune: Awakening settings for the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Dune: Awakening runs at roughly 12 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 4FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Dune: Awakening is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 12 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 4 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 12 FPS at 1080p and 7 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 4 FPS at 4K. Dune: Awakening offers ray tracing, but the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) isn't built for it, so we leave it off. With only 2GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Dune: Awakening at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. 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	4	12
1440p	2	7
4K	1	4

💡 Dune: Awakening: Survival MMO - CPU-bound in busy player hubs.

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

Recommended settings

Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS

Dune: Awakening (Unreal Engine 5) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. Practically required in the vast open desert.

Ray TracingOffsaves FPS

Ray-traced reflections and lighting. Heavy in a survival MMO - keep Off for steady frames in busy hubs.

Global Illumination (Lumen)Low+13% FPS

Software Lumen bounce lighting - the heaviest non-RT setting. High over Epic frees real FPS.

View DistanceLow+10% FPS

How far the open desert renders - a real cost given the huge sightlines on Arrakis. High is a clean trade.

Shadow QualityLow+9% FPS

Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick.

Effects QualityLow+8% FPS

Sandstorms, blasts and weather effects - heavy during storms. Lowering smooths them a lot.

Reflections QualityLow+7% FPS

Reflection detail on glass, metal and equipment. High is a clean step below Epic.

Foliage QualityLow+6% FPS

Rock and sparse plant detail across the dunes. A small, safe gain when lowered.

Post ProcessingLow+5% FPS

Bloom, heat haze and depth of field. Cheap; set to taste.

Anti-AliasingLow+4% FPS

Edge smoothing. Medium/High keeps the image clean cheaply.

Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS

Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM. Ease off on 8GB cards.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) get in Dune: Awakening?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages around 12 FPS at 1080p in Dune: Awakening — up from about 4 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) run Dune: Awakening at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages roughly 7 FPS in Dune: Awakening; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Dune: Awakening settings for the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Global Illumination (Lumen) and View 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.