Best Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered settings for the NVIDIA RTX 4090 (2026)
On a NVIDIA RTX 4090 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-14900K-class CPU), Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered runs at roughly 80 FPS at 4K with our optimized settings — up from about 81FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 263 | 263 |
| 1440p | 162 | 160 |
| 4K | 81 | 80 |
Recommended settings
Upscaling — DLSSOff
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (Decima engine) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. A free FPS boost - enable it first.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick over Ultra.
Cloud QualityHighbaseline
Volumetric cloud detail - a Decima signature but a real cost. High is a clean trade.
Reflection QualityHighbaseline
Reflections on water and ice. High is plenty.
Foliage QualityHighbaseline
Grass and plant density across the lush open world - a real cost outdoors. High is a clean trade.
Ambient OcclusionMediumbaseline
Soft contact shadows for depth. Medium is a cheap, good-looking option.
Model DetailHighbaseline
Geometry detail on Aloy and the machines. High looks great; lower for frames.
Anti-AliasingTAAbaseline
Edge smoothing. TAA is clean and cheap.
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 4090 get in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 averages around 80 FPS at 4K in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered — up from about 81 FPS with everything on High.
Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 averages roughly 160 FPS in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered — a smooth experience.
What are the best Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered settings for the NVIDIA RTX 4090?
Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Cloud 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.