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Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Assassin’s Creed Shadows? (2026)

Yes
~67 FPS at 4K with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 4090 is a flagship 4K-class card with 24GB of VRAM, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-14900K-class CPU it averages about 67 FPS at 4K with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 50 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p147145
1440p8887
4K5067
🚀 Biggest free win: enable DLSS (Quality) — about +35% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 145 FPS, at 1440p about 87 FPS, and at 4K roughly 67 FPS with optimized settings. Its 24GB of VRAM is plenty for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The single biggest improvement is DLSS upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 averages about 67 FPS at 4K in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 4090 get in Assassin’s Creed Shadows at 1080p?

Around 145 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 147 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Assassin’s Creed Shadows run better on the NVIDIA RTX 4090?

Turn on DLSS (Quality) 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.