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Best Elden Ring settings for the RTX 3050 Laptop (2026)

On a RTX 3050 Laptop (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Elden Ring runs at roughly 60 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 50FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The RTX 3050 Laptop is a entry-level graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Elden Ring is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 60 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 50 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 60 FPS at 1080p and 60 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 35 FPS at 4K. Elden Ring supports ray tracing and the RTX 3050 Laptop can technically run it, but it's the single most expensive option here — we keep it off to hit a smooth frame rate and suggest turning it on only if you have frames to spare. Elden Ring doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings below.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p5060
1440p3060
4K1735
💡 Elden Ring: Engine-locked to 60 FPS — aim for a rock-solid 60 rather than more.
Recommended settings
Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Added in a later patch for ambient occlusion and reflections. Since the game is locked to 60 FPS, only enable it if you can still hold a steady 60.
Shadow QualityMedium+6% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the sweet spot; Maximum costs noticeably more for little gain.
Global Illumination QualityMedium+5% FPS
Bounced ambient lighting. A solid FPS-for-looks trade in the open world.
Lighting QualityMedium+4% FPS
Overall lighting fidelity. High looks great while saving frames over Maximum.
Volumetric Lighting QualityMedium+3% FPS
God-rays and atmospheric light. High is a clean trade over Maximum.
Depth of FieldOff+3% FPS
Background blur for cinematic depth. Cheap; personal preference.
Texture QualityMaximum-1% FPS
Surface detail. Cheap if it fits your VRAM — keep it high on 8GB+ cards.
Reflection QualityHighbaseline
Water and surface reflections. Moderately heavy; High is plenty.
Effects QualityHighbaseline
Spell and weather effects. Lowering helps during flashy boss fights.
Grass QualityHighbaseline
Grass density and draw distance — a real cost in the open fields of the Lands Between.
Anti-Aliasing QualityHighbaseline
Edge smoothing. Medium/High is cheap and keeps the image clean.
SSAOHighbaseline
Screen-space ambient occlusion, the soft contact shadows. Medium is a good balance.
Shader QualityHighbaseline
Surface shader detail. High looks great while saving frames over Maximum.
Water Surface QualityHighbaseline
Detail of water surfaces and reflections. Moderate cost near lakes and coasts.
Motion BlurOffbaseline
Camera blur in motion. Nearly free; many players disable it.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the RTX 3050 Laptop get in Elden Ring?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the RTX 3050 Laptop averages around 60 FPS at 1080p in Elden Ring — up from about 50 FPS with everything on High.

Can the RTX 3050 Laptop run Elden Ring at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the RTX 3050 Laptop averages roughly 60 FPS in Elden Ring — a smooth experience.

What are the best Elden Ring settings for the RTX 3050 Laptop?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Global Illumination 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.