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Best The Last of Us Part I settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU), The Last of Us Part I runs at roughly 73 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 74FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) is a mainstream 1080p graphics card with 12GB of VRAM, and The Last of Us Part I is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop), it runs well at 1080p — about 73 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 73 FPS at 1080p and 68 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 55 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is DLSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p7473
1440p4468
4K2555
💡 The Last of Us Part I: VRAM-hungry — on 8GB cards keep textures at High, not Ultra.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — DLSSOff
The Last of Us Part I supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS. A strong GPU-side boost on a demanding, VRAM-hungry port.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
This game is famously VRAM-hungry - Ultra textures want 10GB+. On 8GB cards, High avoids stutter.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick over Ultra.
Screen Space ReflectionsHighbaseline
Reflections on water and wet surfaces. High is a clean trade.
Bounced LightingOnbaseline
Extra indirect light bounce. A meaningful cost for a subtle, pretty effect.
Ambient OcclusionHighbaseline
Soft contact shadows. Medium is a cheap, good-looking option.
Dynamic Objects QualityHighbaseline
Detail on moving objects and debris. Modest cost; High looks best.
Anti-AliasingTAAbaseline
Edge smoothing. Cheap; leave it On for a clean image.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps angled surfaces sharp - effectively free, use 16x.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) get in The Last of Us Part I?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) averages around 73 FPS at 1080p in The Last of Us Part I — up from about 74 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run The Last of Us Part I at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) averages roughly 68 FPS in The Last of Us Part I — a smooth experience.

What are the best The Last of Us Part I settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB)?

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