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Best STALCRAFT: X settings for the NVIDIA GTX 980 (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 980 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), STALCRAFT: X runs at roughly 72 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 54FPS 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 STALCRAFT: X is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 72 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 54 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 72 FPS at 1080p and 62 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 43 FPS at 4K. STALCRAFT: X 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
1080p5472
1440p3262
4K1843
💡 STALCRAFT: X: Unreal Engine 5 online shooter - turn down Lumen first; upscaling is near-essential at 1440p and up.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Quality) — about +35% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRQuality+35% FPS
The "X" update moved STALCRAFT to Unreal Engine 5 with DLSS, FSR and XeSS. The biggest FPS gain — turn it on first; it is near-essential at 1440p and up.
Soft LightingOffsaves FPS
Smooths the transition from lit to shaded areas for more realistic lighting. Heavy — lowering it is a solid FPS gain on mid-range and laptop GPUs, with flatter lighting as the trade-off.
Block Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface detail — nearly free if it fits your VRAM. On 6–8GB cards keep it at High rather than Epic.
View DistanceHighbaseline
How far the Zone renders. Useful for spotting enemies at range, but heavy and partly CPU-bound in crowded hubs.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and range. High is a big saving over Epic for little visible loss.
Foliage / VegetationHighbaseline
Density of grass and bushes across the Zone. Costly, and lower settings stop tall grass hiding enemies in PvP.
Effects QualityHighbaseline
Anomalies, weather and gunfire effects. Drops most in firefights — lower it to stay steady.
Post ProcessingHighbaseline
Bloom, depth of field and lens effects. Low is a cheap win and a clearer competitive image.
Block Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps ground textures sharp into the distance. Effectively free — leave it at 16x.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 980 get in STALCRAFT: X?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 980 averages around 72 FPS at 1080p in STALCRAFT: X — up from about 54 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 980 run STALCRAFT: X at 1440p?

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

What are the best STALCRAFT: X settings for the NVIDIA GTX 980?

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