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Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run Elden Ring? (2026)

Yes
~60 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) is a handheld card with 4GB of VRAM, and Elden Ring is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 60 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 54 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p5460
1440p3260
4K1838
💡 Elden Ring: Engine-locked to 60 FPS — aim for a rock-solid 60 rather than more.

At 1080p expect around 60 FPS, at 1440p about 60 FPS, and at 4K roughly 38 FPS with optimized settings. Elden Ring doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Elden Ring on the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme)

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Frequently asked

Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run Elden Ring?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages about 60 FPS at 1080p in Elden Ring.

What FPS does the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) get in Elden Ring at 1080p?

Around 60 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 54 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Elden Ring run better on the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme)?

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.