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Best Elden Ring Nightreign settings for the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Elden Ring Nightreign runs at roughly 35 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 13FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Elden Ring Nightreign is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 35 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 13 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 35 FPS at 1080p and 21 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 12 FPS at 4K. Elden Ring Nightreign offers ray tracing, but the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) 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
1080p1335
1440p821
4K412
💡 Elden Ring Nightreign: Co-op spinoff, engine-locked to 60 FPS - aim for a rock-solid 60.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Elden Ring Nightreign supports DLSS and FSR. A free boost - but the game is engine-locked to 60 FPS, so aim for a steady 60.
Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Ray-traced lighting carried over from Elden Ring. Heavy for a subtle gain - keep Off, especially toward the 60 FPS cap.
Shadow QualityLow+10% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick over Maximum.
Effects QualityLow+7% FPS
Spell and weather effects - busier here than base Elden Ring with three players. High smooths fights.
Lighting QualityLow+7% FPS
Global lighting detail. High is a clean trade.
Global Illumination QualityLow+7% FPS
Bounced indirect lighting. High is a clean step below Maximum.
Volumetric Lighting QualityLow+6% FPS
God rays and atmospheric light shafts. Medium keeps the mood for less.
Grass QualityLow+6% FPS
Grass and plant density across Limveld. A real cost outdoors.
Reflection QualityLow+5% FPS
Reflections on water and armour. High is plenty in a fight.
SSAOOff+5% FPS
Screen-space ambient occlusion - soft contact shadows for depth. Medium is a cheap, good-looking option.
Anti-AliasingLow+4% FPS
Edge smoothing. Medium keeps the image clean cheaply.
Texture QualityMaximum-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) get in Elden Ring Nightreign?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages around 35 FPS at 1080p in Elden Ring Nightreign — up from about 13 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) run Elden Ring Nightreign at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages roughly 21 FPS in Elden Ring Nightreign; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Elden Ring Nightreign settings for the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Effects 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.