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Best Dead Space (Remake) settings for the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU), Dead Space (Remake) runs at roughly 73 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 74FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti is a mainstream 1080p graphics card with 6GB of VRAM, and Dead Space (Remake) is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop), it runs well at 1080p — about 73 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings. That already clears a smooth frame rate on High, so our tuning keeps the visuals as high as possible instead of chasing extra frames.

Across resolutions you can expect around 73 FPS at 1080p and 68 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 60 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
1080p7473
1440p4468
4K2560
💡 Dead Space (Remake): Frostbite engine, no ray tracing - VRAM-hungry on Ultra textures; on 8GB cards keep them at High.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSROff
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.
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.
Volumetric QualityHighbaseline
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 QualityHighbaseline
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 ReflectionsHighbaseline
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 QualityHighbaseline
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 OcclusionHighbaseline
Soft contact shadows where surfaces meet. Cheap-ish and subtle — Medium is a fine saving on weaker cards.
Particle / Effects QualityHighbaseline
Sparks, blood and the gory dismemberment effects. Drops most during intense fights — exactly when you want the frames back.
TessellationOnbaseline
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.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps floor and wall textures sharp at glancing angles. Effectively free — leave it at 16x.
Motion Blur / Film Grain / Chromatic AberrationLowbaseline
Barely touches FPS and pure preference — many players switch these off for a cleaner, sharper picture.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti get in Dead Space (Remake)?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti averages around 73 FPS at 1080p in Dead Space (Remake) — up from about 74 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti run Dead Space (Remake) at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti averages roughly 68 FPS in Dead Space (Remake) — a smooth experience.

What are the best Dead Space (Remake) settings for the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti?

Use a balanced preset, 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.