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Best S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 settings for the RTX 4070 Laptop (2026)

On a RTX 4070 Laptop (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU), S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 runs at roughly 62 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 63FPS 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with the Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop), it runs well at 1080p — about 62 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 62 FPS at 1080p and 64 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 61 FPS at 4K. With only 8GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 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.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	63	62
1440p	38	64
4K	21	61

💡 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heavy Unreal Engine 5 game — upscaling is basically required at 1440p and up.

Recommended settings

Upscaling — DLSSOff

Supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS. A heavy Unreal Engine 5 game - upscaling is practically required at 1440p and above.

Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS

Surface sharpness. Heavy on VRAM - High is safe on 8-10GB cards.

Overall QualityHighbaseline

The master quality slider. A step from Epic to High frees significant FPS with little visual loss in motion.

Shadow QualityHighbaseline

Shadow resolution and range. High is the key trade-off point.

Global Illumination (Lumen)Highbaseline

Lumen bounce lighting. Heavy; Medium is a big FPS saver for a subtle visual trade.

ReflectionsHighbaseline

Lumen reflections on water, glass and metal. High is a clean step below Epic.

Vegetation QualityHighbaseline

Grass and vegetation density across the Zone. A real cost in open areas.

Effects QualityHighbaseline

Explosions, fire and anomaly effects. Lowering helps in heavy gunfights.

Environment Draw DistanceHighbaseline

How far the Zone renders at full detail. Mild pop-in when lowered.

Post ProcessingHighbaseline

Bloom, depth of field and motion blur. Cheap; set to taste.

MaterialsHighbaseline

Surface shading detail on weapons and walls. High is a clean trade.

Anti-AliasingHighbaseline

Edge smoothing. Medium/High keeps the gritty world clean cheaply.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the RTX 4070 Laptop get in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the RTX 4070 Laptop averages around 62 FPS at 1080p in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 — up from about 63 FPS with everything on High.

Can the RTX 4070 Laptop run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the RTX 4070 Laptop averages roughly 64 FPS in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 — a smooth experience.

What are the best S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 settings for the RTX 4070 Laptop?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Overall 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.