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Best Shadow of the Tomb Raider settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Shadow of the Tomb Raider runs at roughly 39 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 20FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 39 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 20 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 39 FPS at 1080p and 23 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 13 FPS at 4K. Shadow of the Tomb Raider offers ray tracing, but the NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB) 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
1080p2039
1440p1223
4K713
💡 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Well-optimised with DLSS; ray-traced shadows are the heaviest option - turn them off first.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Supports DLSS. The biggest free FPS boost — enable it first, especially with ray-traced shadows on.
Ray-Traced ShadowsOffsaves FPS
Softer, more accurate shadows — heavy for a subtle gain. Turn it off first when chasing frames.
Shadow QualityLow+10% FPS
Standard (non-RT) shadow resolution and range. High is a strong step down from Ultra.
Ambient OcclusionOff+8% FPS
Soft contact shading. BTAO is the cheap option; HBAO+ looks a touch better for more cost.
Level of DetailLow+7% FPS
How detailed distant geometry stays. High avoids pop-in cheaply.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness — nearly free if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB) get in Shadow of the Tomb Raider?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB) averages around 39 FPS at 1080p in Shadow of the Tomb Raider — up from about 20 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB) run Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB) averages roughly 23 FPS in Shadow of the Tomb Raider; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Shadow of the Tomb Raider settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB)?

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