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Can the NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB) run The First Descendant? (2026)

👍 Yes, with tuned settings

~46 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB) is a entry-level card with 4GB of VRAM, and The First Descendant is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 46 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 17 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	17	46
1440p	10	28
4K	6	16

🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 46 FPS, at 1440p about 28 FPS, and at 4K roughly 16 FPS with optimized settings. With only 4GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB) run The First Descendant?

Yes, with tuned settings. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB) averages about 46 FPS at 1080p in The First Descendant.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB) get in The First Descendant at 1080p?

Around 46 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 17 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The First Descendant run better on the NVIDIA GTX 1050 (laptop, 4GB)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced) for the biggest free boost, 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.