Best Red Dead Redemption 2 settings for the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) (2026)
On a ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-class CPU), Red Dead Redemption 2 runs at roughly 62 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 39FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 39 | 62 |
| 1440p | 23 | 62 |
| 4K | 12 | 38 |
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings · ✓ tuned to this game’s real menu
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
RDR2 added DLSS and FSR. A big, easy FPS boost on this demanding open world.
Volumetrics QualityMedium+6% FPS
Fog, clouds and god-rays. Very heavy at Ultra for a subtle gain — a top FPS saving.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface detail. Cheap if it fits your VRAM — Ultra needs a roomy card.
Water Reflection QualityHighbaseline
The single most expensive setting in RDR2 — high-quality water reflections can cost a huge chunk of FPS. Medium/High is the classic optimization.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution. High is a strong value pick over Ultra.
Tree Quality / Grass DetailHighbaseline
Foliage density and draw distance — heavy in forests and fields, and the biggest hit to the game’s natural beauty when lowered.
Global Illumination QualityHighbaseline
Bounced ambient lighting. Moderately heavy; Medium/High is fine.
Far Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadows far from the camera. Cheap to lower with little visible difference.
Water Physics QualityHalfbaseline
Simulated water — the slider tanks FPS near Full. Keep it around Half unless you have headroom to spare.
Screen Space Ambient OcclusionHighbaseline
Soft contact shadows. Low is a cheap, good-looking middle ground.
Anti-Aliasing (TAA)Highbaseline
RDR2’s TAA cleans up shimmer but softens the image at higher settings. Medium is a good balance.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps ground textures sharp into the distance — essentially free, use 16x.
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) get in Red Dead Redemption 2?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages around 62 FPS at 1080p in Red Dead Redemption 2 — up from about 39 FPS with everything on High.
Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run Red Dead Redemption 2 at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages roughly 62 FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2 — a smooth experience.
What are the best Red Dead Redemption 2 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 Volumetrics Quality and Water Reflection 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.