Best The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) settings for the NVIDIA RTX 2080 (2026)
On a NVIDIA RTX 2080 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i7-10700K-class CPU), The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) runs at roughly 83 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 84FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 84 | 83 |
| 1440p | 50 | 67 |
| 4K | 25 | 57 |
Recommended settings · ✓ tuned to this game’s real menu
Upscaling — DLSSOff
The Next-Gen update adds DLSS, FSR and XeSS. A big GPU-side boost, especially with ray tracing on.
Ray Tracing (GI / Reflections / Shadows)Offsaves FPS
Ray-traced global illumination and reflections — beautiful but very heavy. Turn Off for big FPS; pair with upscaling if you want it.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness — cheap if it fits your VRAM. Keep it Ultra on 8GB+ cards.
NVIDIA HairWorksOffbaseline
Physically simulated hair and fur. Surprisingly costly (especially on monsters) — most players leave it Off or Geralt-only.
Foliage Visibility RangeHighbaseline
How far grass and bushes render — a real cost in the open world. High is a great trade.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and range. High looks nearly identical to Ultra.
Grass DensityHighbaseline
How thick the grass is. Lowering is an easy saving in fields.
Detail LevelHighbaseline
Overall world geometry detail and draw distance.
Ambient Occlusion (HBAO+)HBAO+baseline
Contact shadows for depth. SSAO is a cheaper alternative to HBAO+.
Water QualityHighbaseline
Water detail and reflections. Modest cost.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps the ground sharp into the distance — essentially free, use 16x.
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 2080 get in The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 2080 averages around 83 FPS at 1080p in The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) — up from about 84 FPS with everything on High.
Can the NVIDIA RTX 2080 run The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 2080 averages roughly 67 FPS in The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) — a smooth experience.
What are the best The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) settings for the NVIDIA RTX 2080?
Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like NVIDIA HairWorks and Foliage Visibility Range 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.