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Best Returnal 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), Returnal runs at roughly 66 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 43FPS 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 Returnal is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 66 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 43 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 66 FPS at 1080p and 60 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 34 FPS at 4K. Returnal 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 Returnal 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
1080p4366
1440p2660
4K1534
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Returnal (Unreal Engine 4) supports DLSS, FSR and Nvidia frame generation - a big help with its heavy effects.
Ray Tracing (Reflections / Shadows)Offsaves FPS
Ray-traced reflections and shadows. Heavy in a fast bullet-hell shooter - keep Off for high FPS.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.
Particle QualityHighbaseline
Bullet-hell particles and explosions - the heaviest setting given how much fills the screen. High smooths intense fights.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick.
Post ProcessingHighbaseline
Bloom, motion blur and depth of field. Cheap; set to taste.
Model QualityHighbaseline
Geometry detail of enemies, props and the alien world of Atropos. High is a clean trade.
Volumetric FogHighbaseline
Atmospheric fog and haze - core to the eerie mood. Medium is a low-risk saving.
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 Returnal?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages around 66 FPS at 1080p in Returnal — up from about 43 FPS with everything on High.

Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run Returnal at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages roughly 60 FPS in Returnal — a smooth experience.

What are the best Returnal 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 Particle 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.