Best The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (2026)
On a Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-class CPU), The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) runs at roughly 58 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 26FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 26 | 58 |
| 1440p | 15 | 35 |
| 4K | 8 | 17 |
🚀 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
The Next-Gen update adds DLSS, FSR and XeSS. A big GPU-side boost, especially with ray tracing on.
Ray Tracing (GI / Reflections / Shadows)Offsaves FPS
Ray-traced global illumination and reflections — beautiful but very heavy. Turn Off for big FPS; pair with upscaling if you want it.
Foliage Visibility RangeLow+10% FPS
How far grass and bushes render — a real cost in the open world. High is a great trade.
Shadow QualityLow+8% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High looks nearly identical to Ultra.
Grass DensityLow+7% FPS
How thick the grass is. Lowering is an easy saving in fields.
Detail LevelLow+6% FPS
Overall world geometry detail and draw distance.
Ambient Occlusion (HBAO+)Off+5% FPS
Contact shadows for depth. SSAO is a cheaper alternative to HBAO+.
Water QualityLow+4% FPS
Water detail and reflections. Modest cost.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness — cheap if it fits your VRAM. Keep it Ultra on 8GB+ cards.
NVIDIA HairWorksOffbaseline
Physically simulated hair and fur. Surprisingly costly (especially on monsters) — most players leave it Off or Geralt-only.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps the ground sharp into the distance — essentially free, use 16x.
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) get in The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages around 58 FPS at 1080p in The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) — up from about 26 FPS with everything on High.
Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages roughly 35 FPS in The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen); turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
What are the best The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)?
Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Foliage Visibility Range 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.