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Best Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered runs at roughly 60 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 36FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 6GB of VRAM, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 60 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 36 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 60 FPS at 1080p and 52 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 29 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p3660
1440p2252
4K1229
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (Decima engine) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. A free FPS boost - enable it first.
Shadow QualityMedium+5% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick over Ultra.
Cloud QualityMedium+4% FPS
Volumetric cloud detail - a Decima signature but a real cost. High is a clean trade.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.
Reflection QualityHighbaseline
Reflections on water and ice. High is plenty.
Foliage QualityHighbaseline
Grass and plant density across the lush open world - a real cost outdoors. High is a clean trade.
Ambient OcclusionMediumbaseline
Soft contact shadows for depth. Medium is a cheap, good-looking option.
Model DetailHighbaseline
Geometry detail on Aloy and the machines. High looks great; lower for frames.
Anti-AliasingTAAbaseline
Edge smoothing. TAA is clean and cheap.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps the ground sharp into the distance - essentially free, use 16x.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) get in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) averages around 60 FPS at 1080p in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered — up from about 36 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) run Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) averages roughly 52 FPS in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB)?

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