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Best Warframe settings for the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Warframe runs at roughly 26 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 12FPS 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 Warframe is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 26 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 12 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 26 FPS at 1080p and 16 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 9 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
1080p1226
1440p716
4K49
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Warframe (Evolution Engine) supports DLSS, FSR and its own TAA upscaler. Helpful at 4K, though the game is light overall.
Particle System QualityLow+9% FPS
Ability and weapon effects - the heaviest setting given how many abilities fly around. Medium smooths big fights.
Volumetric LightingOff+7% FPS
Atmospheric light shafts and fog. A solid, low-risk saving when lowered.
Shadow QualityLow+6% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. Medium is a clean trade.
Local ReflectionsOff+5% FPS
Screen-space reflections on shiny floors. A small saving when off.
BloomOff+4% FPS
Glow around bright lights and effects. Cheap; set to taste.
Depth of FieldOff+3% FPS
Background blur in cutscenes. A tiny saving - off is fine.
Anti-AliasingOff+3% FPS
Edge smoothing. TAA is clean and cheap.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps floors and distant surfaces sharp - essentially free, use 16x.
Texture MemoryHighbaseline
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) get in Warframe?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages around 26 FPS at 1080p in Warframe — up from about 12 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) run Warframe at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages roughly 16 FPS in Warframe; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Warframe settings for the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Particle System Quality and Volumetric Lighting 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.