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Best Warframe settings for the NVIDIA GTX 980 (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 980 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Warframe runs at roughly 117 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 117FPS 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 Warframe is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs great at 1080p — about 117 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 117 FPS at 1080p and 70 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 62 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
1080p117117
1440p7070
4K4062
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSROff
Warframe (Evolution Engine) supports DLSS, FSR and its own TAA upscaler. Helpful at 4K, though the game is light overall.
Particle System QualityMediumbaseline
Ability and weapon effects - the heaviest setting given how many abilities fly around. Medium smooths big fights.
Volumetric LightingLowbaseline
Atmospheric light shafts and fog. A solid, low-risk saving when lowered.
Shadow QualityMediumbaseline
Shadow resolution and range. Medium is a clean trade.
Local ReflectionsOnbaseline
Screen-space reflections on shiny floors. A small saving when off.
BloomOnbaseline
Glow around bright lights and effects. Cheap; set to taste.
Depth of FieldOnbaseline
Background blur in cutscenes. A tiny saving - off is fine.
Anti-AliasingTAAbaseline
Edge smoothing. TAA is clean and cheap.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps floors and distant surfaces sharp - essentially free, use 16x.
Texture MemoryHighbaseline
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 980 get in Warframe?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 980 averages around 117 FPS at 1080p in Warframe — up from about 117 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 980 run Warframe at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 980 averages roughly 70 FPS in Warframe — a smooth experience.

What are the best Warframe settings for the NVIDIA GTX 980?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Particle System Quality and Volumetric Lighting 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.