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Best Elden Ring settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti (laptop, 4GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti (laptop, 4GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Elden Ring runs at roughly 60 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 45FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti (laptop, 4GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Elden Ring is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 60 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 45 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 60 FPS at 1080p and 56 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 32 FPS at 4K. Elden Ring supports ray tracing and the NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti (laptop, 4GB) can technically run it, but it's the single most expensive option here — we keep it off to hit a smooth frame rate and suggest turning it on only if you have frames to spare. Elden Ring doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings below.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p4560
1440p2756
4K1532
💡 Elden Ring: Engine-locked to 60 FPS — aim for a rock-solid 60 rather than more.
Recommended settings
Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Added in a later patch for ambient occlusion and reflections. Since the game is locked to 60 FPS, only enable it if you can still hold a steady 60.
Shadow QualityMedium+6% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the sweet spot; Maximum costs noticeably more for little gain.
Global Illumination QualityMedium+5% FPS
Bounced ambient lighting. A solid FPS-for-looks trade in the open world.
Lighting QualityMedium+4% FPS
Overall lighting fidelity. High looks great while saving frames over Maximum.
Reflection QualityMedium+3% FPS
Water and surface reflections. Moderately heavy; High is plenty.
Volumetric Lighting QualityMedium+3% FPS
God-rays and atmospheric light. High is a clean trade over Maximum.
Depth of FieldOff+3% FPS
Background blur for cinematic depth. Cheap; personal preference.
Anti-Aliasing QualityMedium+2% FPS
Edge smoothing. Medium/High is cheap and keeps the image clean.
SSAOMedium+2% FPS
Screen-space ambient occlusion, the soft contact shadows. Medium is a good balance.
Shader QualityMedium+2% FPS
Surface shader detail. High looks great while saving frames over Maximum.
Texture QualityMaximum-1% FPS
Surface detail. Cheap if it fits your VRAM — keep it high on 8GB+ cards.
Effects QualityHighbaseline
Spell and weather effects. Lowering helps during flashy boss fights.
Grass QualityHighbaseline
Grass density and draw distance — a real cost in the open fields of the Lands Between.
Water Surface QualityHighbaseline
Detail of water surfaces and reflections. Moderate cost near lakes and coasts.
Motion BlurOffbaseline
Camera blur in motion. Nearly free; many players disable it.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti (laptop, 4GB) get in Elden Ring?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti (laptop, 4GB) averages around 60 FPS at 1080p in Elden Ring — up from about 45 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti (laptop, 4GB) run Elden Ring at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti (laptop, 4GB) averages roughly 56 FPS in Elden Ring; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Elden Ring settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti (laptop, 4GB)?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Global Illumination 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.