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Best Subnautica 2 settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1070 (laptop, 8GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 1070 (laptop, 8GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Subnautica 2 runs at roughly 69 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 51FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 1070 (laptop, 8GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 8GB of VRAM, and Subnautica 2 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 69 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 51 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 69 FPS at 1080p and 62 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 46 FPS at 4K. 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	51	69
1440p	31	62
4K	17	46

💡 Subnautica 2: Early-access Unreal Engine 5 - Lumen Global Illumination is the heaviest setting; upscaling helps a lot.

🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Quality) — about +35% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

Recommended settings

Upscaling — FSRQuality+35% FPS

Subnautica 2 (Unity) supports Nvidia DLSS plus Frame Generation - there is currently no FSR for AMD/Intel. Enable it first for a big, low-cost FPS gain.

CloudsMediumbaseline

Volumetric clouds above the surface - can drain ~20 FPS at Epic. Medium is a big saving with little loss.

View / Detail DistanceHighbaseline

How far terrain and props render. Lower it a notch first if you dip in open water.

Shadow QualityHighbaseline

Shadow resolution and range. High is a strong step down from Epic.

Water & Caustics QualityMediumbaseline

The shimmering light patterns and water detail that define the look. Medium keeps the vibe while saving frames.

Flora / Foliage DensityMediumbaseline

Density of coral and plant life. Lower it for steadier FPS in dense reefs.

Effects QualityMediumbaseline

Particles, bubbles and volumetrics. Medium is plenty.

Texture QualityHighbaseline

Surface detail — cheap on FPS 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 GTX 1070 (laptop, 8GB) get in Subnautica 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1070 (laptop, 8GB) averages around 69 FPS at 1080p in Subnautica 2 — up from about 51 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1070 (laptop, 8GB) run Subnautica 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1070 (laptop, 8GB) averages roughly 62 FPS in Subnautica 2 — a smooth experience.

What are the best Subnautica 2 settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1070 (laptop, 8GB)?

Turn on FSR (Quality), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Clouds and View / Detail Distance 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.