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Best ARK: Survival Ascended settings for the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) (2026)

On a ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), ARK: Survival Ascended runs at roughly 64 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 25FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) is a handheld graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and ARK: Survival Ascended is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 64 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 25 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 64 FPS at 1080p and 40 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 23 FPS at 4K. With only 4GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in ARK: Survival Ascended at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p2564
1440p1540
4K823
💡 ARK: Survival Ascended: One of the most demanding games made - lower Foliage and Lumen first; upscaling is required.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
ARK: Survival Ascended (Unreal Engine 5) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. Practically required - this is one of the most demanding survival games made.
Global Illumination (Lumen)Low+15% FPS
Software Lumen bounce lighting - the single heaviest setting. Medium/High is the realistic pick; Epic is brutal.
Foliage QualityLow+11% FPS
The dense jungle foliage - a massive cost given how much covers the island. Lowering it is one of the biggest FPS wins.
Shadow QualityLow+10% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. Medium/High is standard for playable frames.
Effects QualityLow+7% FPS
Water, weather and combat effects. Lowering smooths busy bases and raids.
View DistanceLow+7% FPS
How far the island renders - a real cost given the long sightlines. Medium/High is sensible.
Post ProcessingLow+5% FPS
Bloom and depth of field. Cheap; set to taste.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - VRAM-hungry. Medium/High on 8GB cards to avoid stutter.
Anti-AliasingMediumbaseline
Edge smoothing. Medium keeps the image clean cheaply.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) get in ARK: Survival Ascended?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages around 64 FPS at 1080p in ARK: Survival Ascended — up from about 25 FPS with everything on High.

Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run ARK: Survival Ascended at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages roughly 40 FPS in ARK: Survival Ascended; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best ARK: Survival Ascended settings for the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Global Illumination (Lumen) and Foliage 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.