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Best The Callisto Protocol settings for the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), The Callisto Protocol runs at roughly 20 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 9FPS 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 The Callisto Protocol is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 20 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 9 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 20 FPS at 1080p and 12 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 7 FPS at 4K. The Callisto Protocol 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 The Callisto Protocol 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.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p920
1440p512
4K37
💡 The Callisto Protocol: Prone to shader-compilation stutter - ray tracing makes it worse.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
The Callisto Protocol (Unreal Engine 4) supports DLSS and FSR. Enable it first - the game is demanding and stutter-prone.
Ray Tracing (Reflections / Shadows)Offsaves FPS
Ray-traced reflections and shadows. Heavy and known to worsen the game's stutter - keep Off for smoother frames.
Shadow QualityLow+10% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick.
Screen Space ReflectionsOff+7% FPS
Reflections on the prison's wet metal surfaces. Medium is plenty without ray tracing.
VolumetricsLow+6% FPS
Fog and light shafts - core to the grim atmosphere but a real cost. Medium is a clean trade.
ParticlesLow+6% FPS
Gore and combat particle effects. Lowering smooths the brutal melee fights.
Ambient OcclusionOff+5% FPS
Soft contact shadows for depth. Medium is a cheap, good-looking option.
Anti-AliasingOff+4% FPS
Edge smoothing. Medium keeps the image clean cheaply.
Texture QualityUltra-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 The Callisto Protocol?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages around 20 FPS at 1080p in The Callisto Protocol — up from about 9 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) run The Callisto Protocol at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages roughly 12 FPS in The Callisto Protocol; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best The Callisto Protocol 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 Screen Space Reflections 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.