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Can the NVIDIA GTX 1650 run The Last of Us Part I? (2026)

👍 Yes, with tuned settings

~56 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 1650 is a entry-level card with 4GB of VRAM, and The Last of Us Part I is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 56 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 26 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	26	56
1440p	15	34
4K	9	19

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

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

At 1080p expect around 56 FPS, at 1440p about 34 FPS, and at 4K roughly 19 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 1650 run The Last of Us Part I?

Yes, with tuned settings. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1650 averages about 56 FPS at 1080p in The Last of Us Part I.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1650 get in The Last of Us Part I at 1080p?

Around 56 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 26 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Last of Us Part I run better on the NVIDIA GTX 1650?

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.