Best Starfield 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), Starfield runs at roughly 61 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 32FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 32 | 61 |
| 1440p | 19 | 53 |
| 4K | 10 | 26 |
💡 Starfield: Unusually CPU-bound in cities — a CPU upgrade often helps more than a GPU one.
🚀 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
Starfield supports FSR and (via update) DLSS/XeSS. A big GPU-side boost — though in cities you may still be CPU-limited.
Shadow QualityMedium+5% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick over Ultra.
Indirect LightingMedium+4% FPS
Bounced global illumination. A meaningful GPU cost with a modest visual payoff.
ReflectionsMedium+4% FPS
Screen-space reflections on metal and glass. Often subtle in motion.
Volumetric LightingMedium+4% FPS
Atmospheric light shafts. Heavy for the look — an easy saving.
Particle QualityMedium+2% FPS
Effects and debris. Lowering smooths combat-heavy moments.
Crowd DensityHighbaseline
How many NPCs populate cities. This loads your CPU — the main lever in Starfield’s CPU-bound towns.
Grass QualityHighbaseline
Planet-surface foliage density. A decent saving on lush worlds.
Ambient Occlusion (GTAO)Onbaseline
Soft contact shadows. Cheap; leave On unless you need the frames.
Motion BlurOnbaseline
Camera blur in motion. Nearly free — pure preference.
⚡ Fine-tune this for your exact CPU & target FPS →
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) get in Starfield?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages around 61 FPS at 1080p in Starfield — up from about 32 FPS with everything on High.
Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run Starfield at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages roughly 53 FPS in Starfield; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
What are the best Starfield 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 Shadow Quality and Indirect Lighting 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.