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Best Returnal settings for the RTX 4070 Laptop (2026)

On a RTX 4070 Laptop (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU), Returnal runs at roughly 102 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 103FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The RTX 4070 Laptop is a mainstream 1080p graphics card with 8GB of VRAM, and Returnal is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop), it runs great at 1080p — about 102 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings. That already clears a smooth frame rate on High, so our tuning keeps the visuals as high as possible instead of chasing extra frames.

Across resolutions you can expect around 102 FPS at 1080p and 62 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 62 FPS at 4K. Returnal supports ray tracing and the RTX 4070 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. With only 8GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Returnal at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The biggest free win is DLSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p103102
1440p6262
4K3562
Recommended settings
Upscaling — DLSSOff
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 RTX 4070 Laptop get in Returnal?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the RTX 4070 Laptop averages around 102 FPS at 1080p in Returnal — up from about 103 FPS with everything on High.

Can the RTX 4070 Laptop run Returnal at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the RTX 4070 Laptop averages roughly 62 FPS in Returnal — a smooth experience.

What are the best Returnal settings for the RTX 4070 Laptop?

Use a balanced preset, 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.