Best Dead Space (Remake) settings for the NVIDIA GTX 660 (2GB) (2026)
On a NVIDIA GTX 660 (2GB) (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-class CPU), Dead Space (Remake) runs at roughly 37 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 13FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
The NVIDIA GTX 660 (2GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Dead Space (Remake) is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 37 FPSwith FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 13 FPS with everything on High.
Across resolutions you can expect around 37 FPS at 1080p and 22 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 13 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
13
37
1440p
8
22
4K
5
13
💡 Dead Space (Remake): Frostbite engine, no ray tracing - VRAM-hungry on Ultra textures; on 8GB cards keep them at High.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Dead Space supports DLSS (RTX) and AMD FSR. The biggest single FPS gain on offer — turn it on before lowering anything else; modern Quality mode looks close to native.
Volumetric QualityLow+12% FPS
The thick atmospheric fog and god-rays that give the Ishimura its dread. Expensive — High looks almost identical to Ultra while running noticeably faster.
Shadow QualityLow+11% FPS
Shadow resolution and draw distance. The flickering, dynamic lighting is core to the horror, but Ultra is a heavy step over High for little visible gain.
Screen Space ReflectionsLow+10% FPS
Reflections on the ship’s wet floors and metal panels. One of the first things to lower — the drop is hard to notice in motion.
Lighting QualityLow+9% FPS
How detailed and far-reaching the dynamic lights are. It defines the look of the game, so drop this last among the heavy settings.
Ambient OcclusionLow+7% FPS
Soft contact shadows where surfaces meet. Cheap-ish and subtle — Medium is a fine saving on weaker cards.
Particle / Effects QualityLow+6% FPS
Sparks, blood and the gory dismemberment effects. Drops most during intense fights — exactly when you want the frames back.
TessellationOff+5% FPS
Adds real geometric depth to surfaces and the Necromorphs’ torn flesh. Turning it off is an easy gain with only a minor close-up softness.
Motion Blur / Film Grain / Chromatic AberrationOff+2% FPS
Barely touches FPS and pure preference — many players switch these off for a cleaner, sharper picture.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness — nearly free if it fits your VRAM. Ultra can exceed 8GB; on 8GB cards keep it at High to avoid stutter.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps floor and wall textures sharp at glancing angles. Effectively free — leave it at 16x.
What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 660 (2GB) get in Dead Space (Remake)?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 660 (2GB) averages around 37 FPS at 1080p in Dead Space (Remake) — up from about 13 FPS with everything on High.
Can the NVIDIA GTX 660 (2GB) run Dead Space (Remake) at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 660 (2GB) averages roughly 22 FPS in Dead Space (Remake); turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
What are the best Dead Space (Remake) settings for the NVIDIA GTX 660 (2GB)?
Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Volumetric 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.