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Can the NVIDIA RTX 5090 run Assassin’s Creed Shadows? (2026)

Yes
~73 FPS at 4K with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 5090 is a flagship 4K-class card with 32GB 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 73 FPS at 4K with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 73 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p195195
1440p130128
4K7373

At 1080p expect around 195 FPS, at 1440p about 128 FPS, and at 4K roughly 73 FPS with optimized settings. Its 32GB of VRAM is plenty for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Assassin’s Creed Shadows doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 5090 run Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 5090 averages about 73 FPS at 4K in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 5090 get in Assassin’s Creed Shadows at 1080p?

Around 195 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 195 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Assassin’s Creed Shadows run better on the NVIDIA RTX 5090?

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.