The AMD RX 9070 XT is a high-end card with 16GB of VRAM, and Returnal is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU it averages about 68 FPS at 4K with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 69 FPS with everything on High.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 168 | 168 |
| 1440p | 122 | 120 |
| 4K | 69 | 68 |
At 1080p expect around 168 FPS, at 1440p about 120 FPS, and at 4K roughly 68 FPS with optimized settings. Its 16GB of VRAM is plenty for Returnal. Returnal doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.
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Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 9070 XT averages about 68 FPS at 4K in Returnal.
Around 168 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 168 FPS on all-High).
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.