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Best F1 25 settings for the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), F1 25 runs at roughly 29 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 GT 1030 (GDDR5) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and F1 25 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 29 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 12 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 29 FPS at 1080p and 17 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 10 FPS at 4K. F1 25 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
1080p1229
1440p717
4K410
💡 F1 25: EA/Codemasters F1 - well-optimised with DLSS/FSR; turn off ray tracing first for the steady high FPS racing needs.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
F1 25 supports DLSS and FSR (including frame generation). The biggest free FPS boost — enable it first, especially with ray tracing on.
Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Ray-traced reflections, shadows and ambient occlusion. Pretty on wet tracks but heavy — turn it off first for the steady high frame rates racing needs.
Shadow QualityLow+10% FPS
Shadow resolution and detail. High looks nearly identical to Ultra at racing speeds.
Particle / Spray EffectsLow+8% FPS
Tyre smoke and rain spray — can dip FPS in a wet pack start. Medium smooths the worst moments.
Crowd & Track-Side DetailLow+6% FPS
Trackside crowd and object density — partly a CPU cost. Medium is a safe trim.
Screen Space ReflectionsOff+6% FPS
On-screen reflections on the car and wet tarmac (used when ray tracing is off). Low is plenty at racing speed.
Ground CoverLow+5% FPS
Detail of grass and gravel past the track edge. Low is a cheap, near-invisible saving mid-race.
Mirror QualityLow+5% FPS
How sharply the mirrors render (a second view of the scene). Lower it before most other settings.
Ambient OcclusionOff+4% FPS
Soft contact shadows (AMD CACAO or ASSAO). Cheap; leave it on for depth.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness — nearly free if it fits your VRAM.

⚡ Fine-tune this for your exact CPU & target FPS →

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) get in F1 25?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages around 29 FPS at 1080p in F1 25 — up from about 12 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) run F1 25 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages roughly 17 FPS in F1 25; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best F1 25 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 Particle / Spray 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.