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Can the RTX 4050 Laptop run South of Midnight? (2026)

✅ Yes

~72 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The RTX 4050 Laptop is a entry-level card with 6GB of VRAM, and South of Midnight is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 72 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 54 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	54	72
1440p	32	62
4K	18	47

💡 South of Midnight: The stop-motion look is an art style, not a frame-rate problem - it runs smoothly.

🚀 Biggest free win: enable DLSS (Quality) — about +35% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 72 FPS, at 1440p about 62 FPS, and at 4K roughly 47 FPS with optimized settings. With only 6GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The single biggest improvement is DLSS upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the RTX 4050 Laptop run South of Midnight?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the RTX 4050 Laptop averages about 72 FPS at 1080p in South of Midnight.

What FPS does the RTX 4050 Laptop get in South of Midnight at 1080p?

Around 72 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 54 FPS on all-High).

How do I make South of Midnight run better on the RTX 4050 Laptop?

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.