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Best Alan Wake 2 settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti (laptop, 8GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti (laptop, 8GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU), Alan Wake 2 runs at roughly 67 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 50FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti (laptop, 8GB) is a mainstream 1080p graphics card with 8GB of VRAM, and Alan Wake 2 is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with the Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop), it runs well at 1080p — about 67 FPSwith FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 50 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 67 FPS at 1080p and 61 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 48 FPS at 4K. Alan Wake 2 supports ray tracing and the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti (laptop, 8GB) 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. With only 8GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Alan Wake 2 at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The biggest free win is DLSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p5067
1440p3061
4K1748
🚀 Biggest free win: enable DLSS (Quality) — about +35% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — DLSSQuality+35% FPS
Supports DLSS and FSR plus Frame Generation. Practically required for path tracing - the most demanding game of the generation.
Path Tracing / Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Path Tracing here is even heavier than Cyberpunk. Even a 4090 needs DLSS plus Frame Gen to hit 60 FPS. Use Ray Tracing for a middle ground, or Off for performance.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness. Needs plenty of VRAM - ease off on 8GB cards.
Global IlluminationHighbaseline
Bounced lighting that defines the atmosphere. High over Epic is the key saving.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and accuracy. High is a solid choice.
ReflectionsHighbaseline
Surface and puddle reflections. Notable cost but adds a lot to the horror atmosphere.
Particle / FX QualityHighbaseline
Flashlight particles and combat effects. Lower is more readable during tense fights.
Volumetric LightingHighbaseline
Light shafts and fog. Heavy for the look - High over Epic is an easy saving.
Terrain & Distant ObjectsHighbaseline
How far full-detail terrain renders. Mild pop-in when lowered.
Fog QualityHighbaseline
Atmospheric fog detail. A low-risk saving.
Ambient OcclusionHighbaseline
Soft contact shadows. Medium is a cheap, good-looking option.
Texture Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps surfaces sharp at angles - effectively free, use 16x.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti (laptop, 8GB) get in Alan Wake 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti (laptop, 8GB) averages around 67 FPS at 1080p in Alan Wake 2 — up from about 50 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti (laptop, 8GB) run Alan Wake 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti (laptop, 8GB) averages roughly 61 FPS in Alan Wake 2 — a smooth experience.

What are the best Alan Wake 2 settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti (laptop, 8GB)?

Turn on DLSS (Quality), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Global Illumination 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.