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Best S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1650 (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 1650 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 runs at roughly 57 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 17FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 1650 is a entry-level graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is playable at 1080p — about 57 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 17 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 57 FPS at 1080p and 35 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 20 FPS at 4K. With only 4GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 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	17	57
1440p	10	35
4K	6	20

💡 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heavy Unreal Engine 5 game — upscaling is basically required at 1440p and up.

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

Recommended settings

Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS

Supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS. A heavy Unreal Engine 5 game - upscaling is practically required at 1440p and above.

Overall QualityLow+18% FPS

The master quality slider. A step from Epic to High frees significant FPS with little visual loss in motion.

Shadow QualityLow+11% FPS

Shadow resolution and range. High is the key trade-off point.

Global Illumination (Lumen)Low+10% FPS

Lumen bounce lighting. Heavy; Medium is a big FPS saver for a subtle visual trade.

Vegetation QualityLow+8% FPS

Grass and vegetation density across the Zone. A real cost in open areas.

ReflectionsLow+7% FPS

Lumen reflections on water, glass and metal. High is a clean step below Epic.

Effects QualityLow+6% FPS

Explosions, fire and anomaly effects. Lowering helps in heavy gunfights.

Environment Draw DistanceLow+6% FPS

How far the Zone renders at full detail. Mild pop-in when lowered.

Post ProcessingLow+5% FPS

Bloom, depth of field and motion blur. Cheap; set to taste.

MaterialsLow+5% FPS

Surface shading detail on weapons and walls. High is a clean trade.

Anti-AliasingLow+4% FPS

Edge smoothing. Medium/High keeps the gritty world clean cheaply.

Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS

Surface sharpness. Heavy on VRAM - High is safe on 8-10GB cards.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1650 get in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1650 averages around 57 FPS at 1080p in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 — up from about 17 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1650 run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1650 averages roughly 35 FPS in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1650?

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