Assetto Corsa EVO is one of the most immersive racing simulators available, offering incredibly realistic physics, detailed car models, and stunning environments. However, to enjoy the full experience, a smooth gameplay experience with high FPS (frames per second) is crucial. Optimizing your PC settings is the key to achieving this, especially for players with mid-range or high-end systems. This guide provides comprehensive tips for maximizing FPS in Assetto Corsa EVO, while balancing performance and visual fidelity.
I. Windows Optimization
Before diving into game-specific settings, it’s essential to ensure your Windows environment is optimized for gaming. The following tweaks can significantly improve your FPS by freeing up system resources and prioritizing performance.
1. Game Bar:
- Action: Disable the Game Bar (Settings > Gaming > Game Bar). The Game Bar can cause performance issues and FPS drops, especially for most users. However, if you have a Ryzen 7 7900X3D or 7950X3D, keep it enabled, as these CPUs use it to prioritize CCDs during gaming for optimal performance.
2. Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling:
- Action: Enable it (Settings > System > Display > Graphics > Default graphics settings). This feature helps improve performance by allowing the GPU to handle certain tasks more efficiently.
3. Captures:
- Action: Disable all capture settings (Settings > Gaming > Captures). Disabling these settings frees up system resources that would otherwise be used for recording or streaming, improving overall performance.
4. Game Mode:
- Action: Enable it (Settings > Gaming > Game Mode). Game Mode in Windows 11 works much better than in Windows 10 and effectively prioritizes system resources for gaming, ensuring a smoother experience.
5. Power Plan:
- Action: Use the Balanced power plan (Settings > System > Power & battery). While the "Best Performance" plan can provide an immediate boost, the Balanced plan actually helps with better boost clock management, often yielding better long-term performance.
Additional Windows Recommendations:
- XMP Profile: Activate your XMP profile in your BIOS to optimize RAM performance.
- Chipset Drivers: Ensure that you have the latest chipset drivers for your CPU (whether AMD or Intel).
- BIOS Update: Regularly check for BIOS updates from your motherboard manufacturer for the latest performance improvements and CPU compatibility.
- Windows Updates: Always keep Windows up-to-date for the latest optimizations, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
- GPU Drivers: Download and install the latest drivers from NVIDIA, AMD (Radeon), or Intel for the most recent performance improvements.
II. NVIDIA Control Panel Optimization
Now, let's optimize your NVIDIA settings to boost performance further.
1. NVIDIA Overlay:
- Action: Disable it. This can negatively impact FPS, especially in graphically demanding games like Assetto Corsa EVO.
2. Manage 3D Settings:
- Low Latency Mode: Set to On. This reduces input lag, crucial for fast-paced racing games.
- Power Management Mode: Set to Normal. While "Maximum Performance" can be tempting, the Normal setting tends to yield better boost clocks and consistent FPS.
- Shader Cache Size: Set this to 10GB if you have limited storage. If you have ample space, increase it to 100GB. This can reduce stuttering and help avoid shader recompilation, which can be an issue in games with large assets like Assetto Corsa EVO.
3. Change Resolution:
- Action: Make sure to use your monitor's native resolution for the best image quality.
- Refresh Rate: Ensure that the refresh rate (e.g., 144Hz or 240Hz) matches your monitor's capabilities. This can be adjusted both in the NVIDIA Control Panel and Windows Settings.
4. G-SYNC:
- Action: Enable G-SYNC if your monitor supports it, as it helps eliminate screen tearing. However, if you want the lowest input lag possible, you may choose to disable it and unlock your FPS instead.
III. Assetto Corsa EVO In-Game Settings
Finally, let's dive into the in-game settings for Assetto Corsa EVO. Adjusting these settings can make a huge difference in achieving a balance between performance and visual quality.
Gameplay Settings:
- Aspect Ratio & Resolution: Always use your monitor's native resolution for the best image quality.
- Frame Rate Limit: Set this to your monitor’s refresh rate (e.g., 240 FPS for a 240Hz monitor). If you have thermal issues, consider locking the FPS at 60 FPS for laptops or lower-end systems.
- Vertical Sync: Disable vertical sync to reduce input lag.
- Display Mode: Use Full Screen for the best performance and lowest input lag.
Graphics Settings:
Upscaling Method:
- NVIDIA RTX Cards: Use DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) for excellent performance and visual quality. Choose Quality for a 12% FPS boost with minimal visual sacrifice. If you want better image quality, select Ultra Quality, which provides a 8% boost, or DLAA for the best image quality, albeit with a 3% FPS loss.
- AMD Cards: FSR 3 works well here. Choose Quality, Ultra Quality, or Native AA for the best results.
Anti-Aliasing: If you're using upscaling (DLSS/FSR), additional anti-aliasing is usually unnecessary. If you’re not using upscaling, use FXAA at Balance. Avoid MSAA as it can make the game blurry.
Texture Quality:
- 8GB+ VRAM: Set to Ultra for maximum texture detail.
- 6GB VRAM: Set to High.
- 4GB VRAM: Set to Medium.
- Less than 4GB: Set to Low to avoid performance drops.
Level of Detail: Set to High. The difference in FPS between Medium and High is minimal, around 2%.
Vehicle Detail: Set to High for detailed car models without a significant FPS impact.
Lighting: Set to High for great visuals with reasonable FPS retention.
Ambient Occlusion & Volumetric Effects: Set both to Medium. Going higher can cause large FPS drops.
Reflections: Reflections are demanding. Set to Medium for a good balance between visual fidelity and FPS.
Shadows: Set to Medium for a 10% FPS boost over Ultra settings. Shadows have a noticeable impact on performance.
Screen Space Shadows: Set to Low Resolution to minimize the performance hit from detailed shadows.
Grass Density: Set to High. This has a minimal impact on FPS but enhances the overall look of the environment.
Cloud Quality: Set to Medium. Higher settings will reduce FPS more than this setting.
FidelityFX Contrast Adaptive Sharpening: Adjust this according to your preference for sharper images, though it won't affect performance much.
Post-Processing Effects: These have minimal impact on FPS but can cause slight FPS drops with increased depth of field or bloom effects.
Motion Blur: Disable motion blur if you prefer clearer visuals and want to maximize FPS.
Mirrors: Set to Multi Medium Medium and enable Optimize Rendering. This drastically improves mirror performance without compromising too much visual fidelity.
Additional Tips:
- Always monitor your system's temperature when adjusting settings to avoid overheating.
- Use in-game benchmarking tools to test changes and evaluate their impact on performance.
- If you’re running into consistent frame drops, try lowering only the most demanding settings like Shadows and Reflections.
Conclusion
Achieving optimal FPS in Assetto Corsa EVO requires a combination of system-level tweaks and in-game optimizations. By following the steps above, you can significantly improve your FPS and overall gaming experience, whether you’re running a mid-range or high-end PC. Remember, everyone’s system is different, so feel free to experiment with these settings and adjust them according to your preferences and hardware capabilities.
Optimizing Windows, fine-tuning your NVIDIA Control Panel, and adjusting the in-game settings will ensure that you get the most out of your system. Let us know in the comments how these tips worked for you or if you have any additional suggestions or questions.
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