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Best Dune: Awakening 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), Dune: Awakening runs at roughly 62 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 33FPS 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 Dune: Awakening 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 62 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 33 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 62 FPS at 1080p and 56 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 32 FPS at 4K. Dune: Awakening offers ray tracing, but the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) isn't built for it, so we leave it off. With only 4GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Dune: Awakening 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
1080p3362
1440p2056
4K1132
💡 Dune: Awakening: Survival MMO - CPU-bound in busy player hubs.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Dune: Awakening (Unreal Engine 5) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. Practically required in the vast open desert.
Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Ray-traced reflections and lighting. Heavy in a survival MMO - keep Off for steady frames in busy hubs.
Global Illumination (Lumen)Medium+6% FPS
Software Lumen bounce lighting - the heaviest non-RT setting. High over Epic frees real FPS.
View DistanceMedium+5% FPS
How far the open desert renders - a real cost given the huge sightlines on Arrakis. High is a clean trade.
Shadow QualityMedium+4% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick.
Effects QualityMedium+4% FPS
Sandstorms, blasts and weather effects - heavy during storms. Lowering smooths them a lot.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM. Ease off on 8GB cards.
Reflections QualityHighbaseline
Reflection detail on glass, metal and equipment. High is a clean step below Epic.
Foliage QualityHighbaseline
Rock and sparse plant detail across the dunes. A small, safe gain when lowered.
Post ProcessingHighbaseline
Bloom, heat haze and depth of field. Cheap; set to taste.
Anti-AliasingHighbaseline
Edge smoothing. Medium/High keeps the image clean cheaply.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) get in Dune: Awakening?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages around 62 FPS at 1080p in Dune: Awakening — up from about 33 FPS with everything on High.

Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run Dune: Awakening at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages roughly 56 FPS in Dune: Awakening; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Dune: Awakening 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 View Distance 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.