Best Graphics Settings for ARK: Survival Evolved
Complete optimization guide — 6 presets, 40–200 FPS
📋 Quick Summary
Presets
6
FPS Range
40–200
Best Quality
Ultra
Best FPS
Streaming
📑 Table of Contents
💎 ARK: Survival Evolved Ultra Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 40–60 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
Epic
Resolution Scale
100%
View Distance
Epic
Anti Aliasing
Epic
Shadow Quality
Epic
Post Processing
Epic
Texture Quality
Epic
Effects Quality
Epic
Foliage Quality
Epic
Ground Clutter Density
High
Sky Quality
High
Ambient Occlusion
High
Light Shafts
High
Mesh Quality
High
Dino Detail
High
Base Structure Detail
High
Anisotropic Filtering
16x
Motion Blur
On
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
VSync
On
Frame Rate Limit
120
Advanced Settings
Distance Field Shadowing
On
Dynamic Resolution
Off
DirectX Version
DX12
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for Ultra
GPU
RTX 4070 Ti or better
CPU
Intel i7-13700K / Ryzen 7 7700X
RAM
32 GB DDR5
🎨 ARK: Survival Evolved High Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 55–85 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
High
Resolution Scale
100%
View Distance
High
Anti Aliasing
High
Shadow Quality
High
Post Processing
High
Texture Quality
High
Effects Quality
High
Foliage Quality
High
Ground Clutter Density
Medium
Sky Quality
Medium
Ambient Occlusion
Medium
Light Shafts
Medium
Mesh Quality
High
Dino Detail
High
Base Structure Detail
High
Anisotropic Filtering
8x
Motion Blur
Off
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
VSync
Off
Frame Rate Limit
144
Advanced Settings
Distance Field Shadowing
On
Dynamic Resolution
Off
DirectX Version
DX12
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for High
GPU
RTX 3070 / RX 6800 XT
CPU
Intel i5-12600K / Ryzen 5 5600X
RAM
16 GB DDR4
⚖️ ARK: Survival Evolved Medium Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 75–115 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
Medium
Resolution Scale
100%
View Distance
Medium
Anti Aliasing
Medium
Shadow Quality
Medium
Post Processing
Medium
Texture Quality
Medium
Effects Quality
Medium
Foliage Quality
Medium
Ground Clutter Density
Low
Sky Quality
Medium
Ambient Occlusion
Low
Light Shafts
Low
Mesh Quality
Medium
Dino Detail
Medium
Base Structure Detail
Medium
Anisotropic Filtering
4x
Motion Blur
Off
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
VSync
Off
Frame Rate Limit
165
Advanced Settings
Distance Field Shadowing
Off
Dynamic Resolution
Off
DirectX Version
DX12
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for Medium
GPU
RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT
CPU
Intel i5-11400 / Ryzen 5 3600
RAM
16 GB DDR4
🏎️ ARK: Survival Evolved Low Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 95–150 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
Low
Resolution Scale
100%
View Distance
Low
Anti Aliasing
Low
Shadow Quality
Low
Post Processing
Low
Texture Quality
Low
Effects Quality
Low
Foliage Quality
Low
Ground Clutter Density
Low
Sky Quality
Low
Ambient Occlusion
Off
Light Shafts
Off
Mesh Quality
Low
Dino Detail
Low
Base Structure Detail
Low
Anisotropic Filtering
2x
Motion Blur
Off
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
VSync
Off
Frame Rate Limit
200
Advanced Settings
Distance Field Shadowing
Off
Dynamic Resolution
On
DirectX Version
DX11
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for Low
GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 580
CPU
Intel i3-10100 / Ryzen 3 3300X
RAM
8 GB DDR4
🎮 ARK: Survival Evolved Competitive Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 120–200 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
Custom Low
Resolution Scale
100%
View Distance
Medium
Anti Aliasing
Off
Shadow Quality
Off
Post Processing
Low
Texture Quality
Medium
Effects Quality
Low
Foliage Quality
Low
Ground Clutter Density
Low
Sky Quality
Low
Ambient Occlusion
Off
Light Shafts
Off
Mesh Quality
Medium
Dino Detail
Medium
Base Structure Detail
Medium
Anisotropic Filtering
4x
Motion Blur
Off
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
VSync
Off
Frame Rate Limit
Unlimited
Advanced Settings
Distance Field Shadowing
Off
Dynamic Resolution
On
DirectX Version
DX11
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for Competitive
GPU
RTX 3060 Ti or better
CPU
Intel i5-12400F / Ryzen 5 5600
RAM
16 GB DDR4
📹 ARK: Survival Evolved Streaming Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 65–95 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
High
Resolution Scale
100%
View Distance
High
Anti Aliasing
High
Shadow Quality
Medium
Post Processing
Medium
Texture Quality
High
Effects Quality
High
Foliage Quality
High
Ground Clutter Density
Medium
Sky Quality
Medium
Ambient Occlusion
Medium
Light Shafts
Medium
Mesh Quality
High
Dino Detail
High
Base Structure Detail
High
Anisotropic Filtering
8x
Motion Blur
Off
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
VSync
Off
Frame Rate Limit
120
Advanced Settings
Distance Field Shadowing
On
Dynamic Resolution
Off
DirectX Version
DX12
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for Streaming
GPU
RTX 3070 or better (NVENC)
CPU
Intel i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 5800X
RAM
32 GB DDR4
🖥️ Hardware Recommendations
| Preset | GPU | CPU | RAM | FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra | RTX 4070 Ti or better | Intel i7-13700K / Ryzen 7 7700X | 32 GB DDR5 | 40–60 |
| High | RTX 3070 / RX 6800 XT | Intel i5-12600K / Ryzen 5 5600X | 16 GB DDR4 | 55–85 |
| Medium | RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT | Intel i5-11400 / Ryzen 5 3600 | 16 GB DDR4 | 75–115 |
| Low | GTX 1650 / RX 580 | Intel i3-10100 / Ryzen 3 3300X | 8 GB DDR4 | 95–150 |
| Competitive | RTX 3060 Ti or better | Intel i5-12400F / Ryzen 5 5600 | 16 GB DDR4 | 120–200 |
| Streaming | RTX 3070 or better (NVENC) | Intel i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 5800X | 32 GB DDR4 | 65–95 |
⚡ FPS Optimization Tips for ARK: Survival Evolved
🎮 In-Game Optimizations
- ▸ Disable V-Sync for lower input lag (use G-Sync/FreeSync instead)
- ▸ Turn off Motion Blur — no FPS benefit, hurts visibility
- ▸ Lower Shadow Quality from Ultra to Medium for 10-20% FPS boost
- ▸ Use FXAA instead of MSAA for anti-aliasing (much lighter on GPU)
- ▸ Reduce Draw Distance and LOD if frame drops occur
- ▸ Enable DLSS or FSR if supported for major FPS improvement
🖥️ System Optimizations
- ▸ Update GPU drivers (NVIDIA GeForce Experience / AMD Adrenalin)
- ▸ Set Windows Power Plan to "High Performance"
- ▸ Close Chrome, Discord, and other background apps while gaming
- ▸ Enable Game Mode in Windows Settings
- ▸ Install games on SSD for faster loading (NVMe preferred)
- ▸ Enable XMP/EXPO in BIOS for optimal RAM speed
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
For ARK: Survival Evolved Ultra settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 40-60 FPS. This preset includes 3 individually optimized settings. Recommended hardware: RTX 4070 Ti or better GPU, Intel i7-13700K / Ryzen 7 7700X CPU, and 32 GB DDR5 RAM.
For ARK: Survival Evolved High settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 55-85 FPS. This preset includes 3 individually optimized settings. Recommended hardware: RTX 3070 / RX 6800 XT GPU, Intel i5-12600K / Ryzen 5 5600X CPU, and 16 GB DDR4 RAM.
For ARK: Survival Evolved Medium settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 75-115 FPS. This preset includes 3 individually optimized settings. Recommended hardware: RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT GPU, Intel i5-11400 / Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, and 16 GB DDR4 RAM.
For ARK: Survival Evolved Low settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 95-150 FPS. This preset includes 3 individually optimized settings. Recommended hardware: GTX 1650 / RX 580 GPU, Intel i3-10100 / Ryzen 3 3300X CPU, and 8 GB DDR4 RAM.
For ARK: Survival Evolved Competitive settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 120-200 FPS. This preset includes 3 individually optimized settings. Recommended hardware: RTX 3060 Ti or better GPU, Intel i5-12400F / Ryzen 5 5600 CPU, and 16 GB DDR4 RAM.
For ARK: Survival Evolved Streaming settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 65-95 FPS. This preset includes 3 individually optimized settings. Recommended hardware: RTX 3070 or better (NVENC) GPU, Intel i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 5800X CPU, and 32 GB DDR4 RAM.
To maximize FPS in ARK: Survival Evolved: 1) Lower resolution to 1920x1080, 2) Disable anti-aliasing and motion blur, 3) Set shadows and reflections to Low, 4) Reduce draw distance, 5) Close background applications, 6) Update GPU drivers, 7) Use our optimized Low or Competitive preset for the best balance.
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For most systems, 1920x1080 (1080p) offers the best balance of performance and visual quality in ARK: Survival Evolved. If you have a high-end GPU (RTX 3070+), 2560x1440 (1440p) is ideal. Only use 4K if you have an RTX 4080 or better.
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