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Best Assassin’s Creed Shadows settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU), Assassin’s Creed Shadows runs at roughly 75 FPS at 1440p with our optimized settings — up from about 56FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) is a high-end graphics card with 12GB of VRAM, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with the Intel Core i9-12900F, it runs well at 1440p — about 75 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 56 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 93 FPS at 1080p and 75 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 60 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
1080p9493
1440p5675
4K3260
🚀 Biggest free win: enable DLSS (Quality) — about +35% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — DLSSQuality+35% FPS
Supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS. One of the most demanding recent AAA titles - upscaling is strongly recommended.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM. VRAM-hungry at Ultra.
Environment QualityHighbaseline
Overall world detail, draw distance and geometry quality. The biggest single GPU lever.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and range. High is reliable - Ultra adds cost for subtle gain.
Cloud QualityHighbaseline
Detail and layering of volumetric clouds across the Japanese landscape. Moderately expensive for how subtle it is.
ReflectionsHighbaseline
Water and surface reflections. High is a solid middle ground.
Ambient OcclusionHighbaseline
Soft contact shadows. Medium is a safe, cheap saving.
Global IlluminationHighbaseline
Bounced ambient lighting. Heavy; High over Ultra is a strong saving.
Vegetation QualityHighbaseline
Grass and tree density across the landscape. A real cost in lush areas.
Fog QualityHighbaseline
Detail and density of volumetric fog and haze. A solid, low-risk saving.
Water QualityHighbaseline
Detail of rivers, sea and reflections. Moderate cost near water.
Anti-AliasingHighbaseline
Edge smoothing. Medium/High keeps the image clean cheaply.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) get in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) averages around 75 FPS at 1440p in Assassin’s Creed Shadows — up from about 56 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) run Assassin’s Creed Shadows at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) averages roughly 75 FPS in Assassin’s Creed Shadows — a smooth experience.

What are the best Assassin’s Creed Shadows settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB)?

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