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Best F1 25 settings for the NVIDIA GTX 980 (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 980 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), F1 25 runs at roughly 61 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 61FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 980 is a entry-level graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and F1 25 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 61 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 61 FPS at 1080p and 62 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 49 FPS at 4K. F1 25 offers ray tracing, but the NVIDIA GTX 980 isn't built for it, so we leave it off. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p6161
1440p3762
4K2149
💡 F1 25: EA/Codemasters F1 - well-optimised with DLSS/FSR; turn off ray tracing first for the steady high FPS racing needs.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSROff
F1 25 supports DLSS and FSR (including frame generation). The biggest free FPS boost — enable it first, especially with ray tracing on.
Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Ray-traced reflections, shadows and ambient occlusion. Pretty on wet tracks but heavy — turn it off first for the steady high frame rates racing needs.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness — nearly free if it fits your VRAM.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and detail. High looks nearly identical to Ultra at racing speeds.
Particle / Spray EffectsHighbaseline
Tyre smoke and rain spray — can dip FPS in a wet pack start. Medium smooths the worst moments.
Crowd & Track-Side DetailMediumbaseline
Trackside crowd and object density — partly a CPU cost. Medium is a safe trim.
Screen Space ReflectionsLowbaseline
On-screen reflections on the car and wet tarmac (used when ray tracing is off). Low is plenty at racing speed.
Ground CoverMediumbaseline
Detail of grass and gravel past the track edge. Low is a cheap, near-invisible saving mid-race.
Ambient OcclusionCACAObaseline
Soft contact shadows (AMD CACAO or ASSAO). Cheap; leave it on for depth.
Mirror QualityMediumbaseline
How sharply the mirrors render (a second view of the scene). Lower it before most other settings.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 980 get in F1 25?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 980 averages around 61 FPS at 1080p in F1 25 — up from about 61 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 980 run F1 25 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 980 averages roughly 62 FPS in F1 25 — a smooth experience.

What are the best F1 25 settings for the NVIDIA GTX 980?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Particle / Spray Effects 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.