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Graphics settings Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for low PC

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Graphics settings Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for low PC


Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is one of the first games to support the new version of DLSS 3.0. Apparently, with the expectation of dynamic rendering of additional frames, optimization was done. Without smart scaling, the new co-op shooter just won't be able to run fast at high settings on most graphics cards. And to support DLSS 3.0, remember, you need a GeForce 4000 series!


We thoroughly tested the game and still managed to determine the optimal settings so that the graphics look good even without ray tracing, and the performance is high even without DLSS. Next, we talk about everything in order.


What kind of computer do you need for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (system requirements)

Unfortunately, the official system requirements are only for 1080p (1920x1080). We've reviewed independent benchmarks of the game and added recommendations for 2K (2560x1440) and 4K (3840x2160) play.

Official minimum system requirements (1080p @ 30 FPS, low preset):

  • Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit only!) / Windows 11 x64.
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 2400.
  • Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX 570.
  • RAM: 8 gigabytes.
  • DirectX version: 12.

Official recommended system requirements (1080p @ 60 FPS, max. preset):

  • Operating system: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64.
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600.
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT.
  • RAM: 16 gigabytes.
  • DirectX version: 12.

Computer for playing at max. settings at 1440p @ 30 FPS (tested):

  • Operating system: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64.
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500X.
  • Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700.
  • RAM: 16 gigabytes.
  • DirectX version: 12.

Computer for playing at max. settings at 1440p @ 60 FPS (tested):

  • Operating system: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64.
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X.
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Radeon RX 6700 XT.
  • RAM: 16 gigabytes.
  • DirectX version: 12.

Computer for playing at max. settings in 4K @ 30 FPS (according to tests):

  • Operating system: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64.
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X.
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Radeon RX 6700 XT.
  • RAM: 16 gigabytes.
  • DirectX version: 12.

Computer for playing at max. settings in 4K @ 60 FPS (according to tests):

  • Operating system: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64.
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X.
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 / RTX 4080 / Radeon RX 6900 XT.
  • RAM: 16 gigabytes.
  • DirectX version: 12.

Graphics settings in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide / how to increase FPS (frame rate) in the game

Next, we will analyze in detail all the graphic settings of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Where applicable, in parentheses, we have indicated the maximum impact on current performance.

Testing was conducted on a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card in conjunction with a Core i5-10400F processor, the game was installed on an SSD.

  • "Field of View". It is best to leave the standard value of 65 degrees of vertical viewing (about 95 horizontal). If you increase it, more space will be removed from the screen, but performance will be greatly reduced. In addition, the maximum values ​​usually distort the perspective of the image.
  • "Permission". Set the native resolution for your display (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3440x1440, etc.). This will make the image as clear as possible.
  • Screen mode. The full-screen mode will give you maximum performance, but will not allow you to move the mouse cursor to a second monitor. If there is a need to translate the cursor, then put the window on the whole screen without a border. True, this will slightly reduce the FPS.
  • vsync. In first-person games, it's best to always turn v-sync off to avoid input lag. And to reduce the load on the processor, it is better to limit the frame rate to another setting (more on that below).
  • NVIDIA DLSS / FidelityFX Super Resolution. It is worth turning on smart scaling in the "Quality" mode. Even AMD's FSR technology works well in the game and gives a noticeable increase in frames per second without a noticeable loss in image clarity (especially in dynamics).
  • "High resolution". This setting is related to NVIDIA DLSS. Set the "Quality" mode here if it is active.
  • "Frame Rate Limiting". It is worth limiting to 60 frames to reduce the load on the processor. This will make the video sequence smoother without compromising the responsiveness of the controls.
  • "Sharpness". You can turn on additional sharpening for an image if zooming is used. A useful feature that does not consume FPS.
  • "Smoothing" (up to 5%). The game uses not-too-demanding anti-aliasing methods: FXAA and TAA. However, if you have a very old video card, then TAA can consume a significant amount of frames. But in general, TAA is suitable for most, as it gets rid of the roughness of the edges of objects better and almost does not blur the image (especially if the option above is enabled).
  • "Ray tracing" (up to 50%). Makes lighting more natural and shading more complete. True, during fierce fights, you are unlikely to notice a difference in the picture, but in performance - very much so. We recommend turning it off for everyone.
  • "Quality background shading" (up to 20%). The most demanding setting in the game, aside from ray tracing. Despite this, we do not recommend disabling it completely - it is better to reduce it to the minimum quality. Otherwise, without additional shadows at the joints and in the recesses, the picture will become too flat and overexposed.
  • "Lighting quality" (up to 10%). Lighting looks good even at low quality. And on average it is already almost indistinguishable from the maximum. Set it to medium or low.
  • Volumetric fog quality (up to 15%). Traditionally, a “devouring” parameter, which also sometimes worsens visibility on the battlefield. Set it to the minimum.
  • "Depth of field" (up to 5%). Blurring the background can be useful for cutscenes, but there are not so many of them after the passage of the prologue, besides, some are prerecorded. It is better to turn it off to improve visibility in the game.
  • "Global Illumination" (up to 10%). It can partially replace the work of ray tracing at high quality - the play of light becomes very similar. If FPS is more expensive for you, then set low quality. Outwardly, it almost does not differ from the average.
  • "Glow" (up to 5%). Additional brightness for areas of surfaces that are exposed to direct rays of light sources or the sun. It looks nice and consumes not so many frames - turn it on.
  • "Deep distribution of appearance" (up to 10%). This is a mistranslated Subsurface Scattering. Makes skin appear more natural by making it absorb light and glow slightly from within. If it doesn't matter to you, turn it off.
  • [*][b]Motion Blur (up to 5%).Doesn't always look good, especially at low performance. Disable.
  • "Reflections of objects in the frame" (up to 15%). Makes metal shine and matte surfaces absorb light. However, even at low-quality materials look good. And you are unlikely to look at them during matches. Set it to low quality.
  • "Lens Effects". Makes the image dirtier by adding various distortions and chromatic aberrations. Although someone likes a picture stylized as a videotape. But we rather recommend turning it off.
  • "Lens flare" (up to 5%). Set it to "Sunshine Only", which will be less distracting and will allow you to win a couple of frames per second.
  • "Scattering Density". Detail of particle effects like explosions, gunshots, etc. Set a value around the middle or below.
  • "Max. Ragdoll. Do not set above 8 units if you are not sure about your hardware.
  • "Max. weapon impact decals. Put in 20 or 30 units. This will reduce the load on the processor.
  • "Max. decals of blood. Similar to the previous option.
  • "Decal display time". 20-30 seconds will be enough. Slightly improve smoothness and reduce the chance of FPS drops.

The final optimal settings for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for a weak (and not only) PC

IMPORTANT: All recommendations below are for 1920x1080 resolution.

Optimal settings for a weak PC (GTX 970 / RX 570):

  • Field of view: 65° (vertical).
  • Screen mode: full-screen mode.
  • vsync: disable.
  • Frame Rate Limit: 60.
  • Sharpness: enable.
  • Antialiasing: TAA.
  • Ray tracing: disable.
  • Background Shading Quality: Low.
  • Light quality: average.
  • Volumetric fog quality: low.
  • Depth of field: medium.
  • Global Illumination: Low.
  • Glow: enable.
  • Depth distribution of appearance: disable.
  • Motion Blur: Enable.
  • Reflections of objects in the frame: disable.
  • Lens effects: disable.
  • Lens Flare: Disable.
  • Diffusion Density: 0.30.
  • Max. Ragdoll: 4.
  • Max. weapon impact decals: 20.
  • Max. blood decals: 20.
  • Decal display time: 20.

Optimal settings for an entry-level gaming PC (GTX 1660 / RX 590):

  • Field of view: 65° (vertical).
  • Screen mode: full-screen mode.
  • vsync: disable.
  • Frame Rate Limit: 60.
  • Sharpness: enable.
  • Antialiasing: TAA.
  • Ray tracing: disable.
  • Background Shading Quality: Low.
  • Light quality: average.
  • Volumetric fog quality: medium.
  • Depth of field: medium.
  • Global Illumination: Medium.
  • Glow: enable.
  • Depth distribution of appearance: enable.
  • Motion Blur: Enable.
  • Reflections of objects in the frame: disable.
  • Lens effects: disable.
  • Lens flare: sunlight only.
  • Diffusion Density: 0.30.
  • Max. Ragdoll: 6.
  • Max. weapon impact decals: 20.
  • Max. blood decals: 20.
  • Decal display time: 30.

Optimal settings for a mid-range PC (RTX 2070 / RX 5700 XT):

  • Field of view: 65° (vertical).
  • Screen mode: full screen mode.
  • vsync: disable.
  • NVIDIA DLSS / FidelityFX Super Resolution: Enable.
  • High resolution: quality.
  • Frame Rate Limit: No limit.
  • Sharpness: enable.
  • Antialiasing: TAA.
  • Ray tracing: disable.
  • Background shading quality: medium.
  • Light quality: average.
  • Volumetric fog quality: medium.
  • Depth of field: medium.
  • Global Illumination: Medium.
  • Glow: enable.
  • Depth distribution of appearance: enable.
  • Motion Blur: Enable.
  • Reflections of objects in the frame: medium.
  • Lens effects: disable.
  • Lens flare: sunlight only.
  • Diffusion Density: 0.50.
  • Max. Ragdoll: 8.
  • Max. weapon impact decals: 30.
  • Max. blood decals: 30.
  • Decal display time: 30.

Optimal settings for a pre-top PC (RTX 3070 / RX 6700 XT):

  • Field of view: 65° (vertical).
  • Screen mode: full-screen mode.
  • vsync: disable.
  • NVIDIA DLSS / FidelityFX Super Resolution: Enable.
  • High resolution: quality.
  • Frame Rate Limit: No limit.
  • Sharpness: enable.
  • Antialiasing: TAA.
  • Ray tracing: disable.
  • Background shading quality: medium.
  • Lighting quality: high.
  • Volumetric fog quality: medium.
  • Depth of field: medium.
  • Global Illumination: High.
  • Glow: enable.
  • Depth distribution of appearance: enable.
  • Motion Blur: Enable.
  • Reflections of objects in the frame: medium.
  • Lens effects: disable.
  • Lens flare: sunlight only.
  • Diffusion Density: 0.50.
  • Max. Ragdoll: 8.
  • Max. weapon impact decals: 30.
  • Max. blood decals: 30.
  • Decal display time: 30.

That's all. Write in the comments if you have any questions about graphics settings in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide or if you have technical problems with the game - we will try to help you!
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