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Best Monster Hunter Wilds settings for the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Monster Hunter Wilds runs at roughly 18 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 7FPS 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 Monster Hunter Wilds 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 18 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 7 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 18 FPS at 1080p and 11 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 6 FPS at 4K. Monster Hunter Wilds offers ray tracing, but the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) isn't built for it, so we leave it off. With only 2GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Monster Hunter Wilds 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	7	18
1440p	4	11
4K	2	6

💡 Monster Hunter Wilds: Notoriously CPU-heavy and stutter-prone; frame generation helps a lot.

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

Recommended settings

Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS

Monster Hunter Wilds supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. Practically required for a smooth experience at 1440p and above.

Ray TracingOffsaves FPS

Ray-traced ambient occlusion and reflections. A real cost for a subtle gain - Off is fine for high FPS in hunts.

Mesh QualityLow+13% FPS

Geometry/polygon detail on monsters, gear and the world. High is a strong trade over Highest.

Shadow QualityLow+11% FPS

Shadow resolution and contact shadows. High over Highest is a reliable saving.

Ambient OcclusionOff+7% FPS

Soft contact shadows. Medium is a cheap, good-looking option.

Grass / Tree QualityLow+7% FPS

Grass and tree density across the Forbidden Lands. A real cost in open areas.

Sky / Cloud QualityLow+7% FPS

Volumetric sky, fog and clouds. A meaningful cost for the heavy atmosphere - Medium frees frames.

Fur QualityLow+6% FPS

Monster and gear fur detail. Drops most during close-up fights - lower it to stay smooth.

Screen Space ReflectionsLow+6% FPS

Reflections on water and shiny surfaces. Medium is a clean trade.

Anti-AliasingOff+4% FPS

Edge smoothing. TAA is clean; lighter modes gain a touch of FPS.

Texture QualityHighest-1% FPS

Surface sharpness - cheap on FPS if it fits your VRAM. Keep High on 8GB cards.

⚡ 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 Monster Hunter Wilds?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages around 18 FPS at 1080p in Monster Hunter Wilds — up from about 7 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) run Monster Hunter Wilds at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages roughly 11 FPS in Monster Hunter Wilds; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Monster Hunter Wilds settings for the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5)?

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