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Can the AMD RX 6950 XT run The Last of Us Part I? (2026)

✅ Yes

~87 FPS at 1440p with optimized settings

The AMD RX 6950 XT is a high-end card with 16GB of VRAM, and The Last of Us Part I is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU it averages about 87 FPS at 1440p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 88 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	146	144
1440p	88	87
4K	50	66

💡 The Last of Us Part I: VRAM-hungry — on 8GB cards keep textures at High, not Ultra.

At 1080p expect around 144 FPS, at 1440p about 87 FPS, and at 4K roughly 66 FPS with optimized settings. Its 16GB of VRAM is plenty for The Last of Us Part I. The Last of Us Part I doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the AMD RX 6950 XT run The Last of Us Part I?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 6950 XT averages about 87 FPS at 1440p in The Last of Us Part I.

What FPS does the AMD RX 6950 XT get in The Last of Us Part I at 1080p?

Around 144 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 146 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Last of Us Part I run better on the AMD RX 6950 XT?

keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.