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Best Escape from Tarkov 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), Escape from Tarkov runs at roughly 64 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 64FPS 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 Escape from Tarkov is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop), it runs well at 1080p — about 64 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 64 FPS at 1080p and 61 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 50 FPS at 4K. With only 6GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Escape from Tarkov 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.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p6464
1440p3861
4K2250
💡 Escape from Tarkov: Heavily CPU-bound - maps like Streets can bottleneck even strong CPUs.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSROff
Escape from Tarkov added DLSS and FSR. A free FPS boost - but Tarkov is heavily CPU-bound, so don't expect it to fix low frames on busy maps like Streets.
Shadows QualityMediumbaseline
Shadow resolution and range. Many competitive players run Low for both FPS and visibility.
Overall VisibilityMediumbaseline
How far the world renders - a real cost on open maps. Lower to see (and run) better; raising it helps spot distant players.
Object LOD QualityMediumbaseline
Detail on distant objects - leans on the CPU. Medium keeps frametimes steady in fights.
Grass Shadows / DistanceLowbaseline
Grass density and its shadows. Lower it - tall grass also hides enemies, so many players reduce it.
SSR QualityOffbaseline
Screen-space reflections on water and glass. Off is the competitive default for free frames.
Anti-AliasingTAAbaseline
Edge smoothing. TAA is clean; some players prefer FXAA for a sharper image.
Texture QualityHighbaseline
Surface sharpness - cheap on FPS if it fits your VRAM. Tarkov likes 8GB+ on big maps.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti get in Escape from Tarkov?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti averages around 64 FPS at 1080p in Escape from Tarkov — up from about 64 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti run Escape from Tarkov at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti averages roughly 61 FPS in Escape from Tarkov — a smooth experience.

What are the best Escape from Tarkov settings for the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadows Quality and Overall Visibility 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.