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Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run No Man’s Sky? (2026)

✅ Yes

~61 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) is a handheld card with 4GB of VRAM, and No Man’s Sky is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 61 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 62 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	62	61
1440p	37	61
4K	21	47

💡 No Man’s Sky: Very well-optimised - runs smoothly on modest hardware.

At 1080p expect around 61 FPS, at 1440p about 61 FPS, and at 4K roughly 47 FPS with optimized settings. No Man’s Sky doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run No Man’s Sky?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages about 61 FPS at 1080p in No Man’s Sky.

What FPS does the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) get in No Man’s Sky at 1080p?

Around 61 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 62 FPS on all-High).

How do I make No Man’s Sky 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.