Best Graphics Settings for The Last of Us
Complete optimization guide — 6 presets, 55–240 FPS
📋 Quick Summary
Presets
6
FPS Range
55–240
Best Quality
Ultra
Best FPS
Streaming
📑 Table of Contents
💎 The Last of Us Ultra Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 55–75 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
Ultra
Texture Quality
Ultra
Texture Filtering
16x
Shadow Quality
Ultra
Reflections Quality
Ultra
Screen Space Reflections
High
Ambient Occlusion
Ultra
Volumetric Effects
High
Level of Detail
Ultra
Character Detail
Ultra
Effects Density
High
Depth of Field
High
Motion Blur
On
Film Grain
On
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
Frame Rate Cap
144
VSync
On
HDR
On
Advanced Settings
DLSS
Quality
FSR 2
Off
XeSS
Off
Dynamic Resolution Scaling
Off
Ray Traced Reflections
On
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for Ultra
GPU
RTX 4070 Ti or better
CPU
Intel i7-13700K / Ryzen 7 7700X
RAM
32 GB DDR5
🎨 The Last of Us High Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 75–100 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
High
Texture Quality
High
Texture Filtering
8x
Shadow Quality
High
Reflections Quality
High
Screen Space Reflections
Medium
Ambient Occlusion
High
Volumetric Effects
Medium
Level of Detail
High
Character Detail
High
Effects Density
Medium
Depth of Field
Medium
Motion Blur
Off
Film Grain
Off
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
Frame Rate Cap
165
VSync
Off
HDR
On
Advanced Settings
DLSS
Balanced
FSR 2
Off
XeSS
Off
Dynamic Resolution Scaling
Off
Ray Traced Reflections
Off
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for High
GPU
RTX 3070 / RX 6800 XT
CPU
Intel i5-12600K / Ryzen 5 5600X
RAM
16 GB DDR4
⚖️ The Last of Us Medium Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 100–135 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
Medium
Texture Quality
Medium
Texture Filtering
4x
Shadow Quality
Medium
Reflections Quality
Medium
Screen Space Reflections
Low
Ambient Occlusion
Medium
Volumetric Effects
Low
Level of Detail
Medium
Character Detail
Medium
Effects Density
Medium
Depth of Field
Low
Motion Blur
Off
Film Grain
Off
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
Frame Rate Cap
200
VSync
Off
HDR
Off
Advanced Settings
DLSS
Performance
FSR 2
Balanced
XeSS
Off
Dynamic Resolution Scaling
Off
Ray Traced Reflections
Off
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for Medium
GPU
RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT
CPU
Intel i5-11400 / Ryzen 5 3600
RAM
16 GB DDR4
🏎️ The Last of Us Low Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 135–190 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
Low
Texture Quality
Low
Texture Filtering
2x
Shadow Quality
Low
Reflections Quality
Low
Screen Space Reflections
Off
Ambient Occlusion
Off
Volumetric Effects
Off
Level of Detail
Low
Character Detail
Low
Effects Density
Low
Depth of Field
Off
Motion Blur
Off
Film Grain
Off
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
Frame Rate Cap
240
VSync
Off
HDR
Off
Advanced Settings
DLSS
Ultra Performance
FSR 2
Performance
XeSS
Off
Dynamic Resolution Scaling
On
Ray Traced Reflections
Off
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for Low
GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 580
CPU
Intel i3-10100 / Ryzen 3 3300X
RAM
8 GB DDR4
🎮 The Last of Us Competitive Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 170–240 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
Custom Low
Texture Quality
Medium
Shadow Quality
Off
Reflections Quality
Off
Ambient Occlusion
Off
Volumetric Effects
Off
Level of Detail
Medium
Character Detail
Medium
Effects Density
Low
Depth of Field
Off
Motion Blur
Off
Film Grain
Off
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
Frame Rate Cap
Unlimited
VSync
Off
HDR
Off
Advanced Settings
DLSS
Ultra Performance
FSR 2
Performance
XeSS
Off
Dynamic Resolution Scaling
On
Ray Traced Reflections
Off
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for Competitive
GPU
RTX 3060 Ti or better
CPU
Intel i5-12400F / Ryzen 5 5600
RAM
16 GB DDR4
📹 The Last of Us Streaming Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 90–120 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
High
Texture Quality
High
Shadow Quality
Medium
Reflections Quality
Medium
Ambient Occlusion
High
Volumetric Effects
Medium
Level of Detail
High
Character Detail
High
Effects Density
Medium
Depth of Field
Low
Motion Blur
Off
Film Grain
Off
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
Frame Rate Cap
165
VSync
Off
HDR
On
Advanced Settings
DLSS
Quality
FSR 2
Off
XeSS
Off
Dynamic Resolution Scaling
Off
Ray Traced Reflections
Off
🖥️ 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 | 55–75 |
| High | RTX 3070 / RX 6800 XT | Intel i5-12600K / Ryzen 5 5600X | 16 GB DDR4 | 75–100 |
| Medium | RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT | Intel i5-11400 / Ryzen 5 3600 | 16 GB DDR4 | 100–135 |
| Low | GTX 1650 / RX 580 | Intel i3-10100 / Ryzen 3 3300X | 8 GB DDR4 | 135–190 |
| Competitive | RTX 3060 Ti or better | Intel i5-12400F / Ryzen 5 5600 | 16 GB DDR4 | 170–240 |
| Streaming | RTX 3070 or better (NVENC) | Intel i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 5800X | 32 GB DDR4 | 90–120 |
⚡ FPS Optimization Tips for The Last of Us
🎮 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 The Last of Us Ultra settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 55-75 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 The Last of Us High settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 75-100 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 The Last of Us Medium settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 100-135 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 The Last of Us Low settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 135-190 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 The Last of Us Competitive settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 170-240 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 The Last of Us Streaming settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 90-120 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 The Last of Us: 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 The Last of Us. 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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