Luckily, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme on Turbo Mode is up to the task. Using our special settings, we managed to get a pretty smooth performance on Red Dead Redemption 2, with the frame rate mostly ranging between 40 and 50 FPS at Ally’s full HD resolution of 1080p
This article will guide you through the best settings to use for the best performance on Asus ROG Ally especially without the charger plugged in
In short, you will get to know what happens when
- Changing the in-game settings; and,
- Tweaking the console’s performance profiles as well
Running Red Dead Redemption 2 on Asus ROG Ally
Let’s first look at the official minimum and recommended system requirements of Red Dead Redemption 2.
1. System Requirements of Red Dead Redemption 2
A. Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 – April 2018 Update (v1803)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 150 GB available space
- Sound Card: Direct X Compatible
B. Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 – April 2018 Update (v1803)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 150 GB available space
- Sound Card: Direct X Compatible
2. ASUS ROG Settings
Here we have mentioned the recommended settings to achieve stable frame rates and considerably good graphics quality on Asus ROG Ally while playing Red Dead Redemption 2.
| MODE | RESOLUTION | FPS | WATTS | BATTERY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo | FHD (1080 x 1920) | 40-50 | 25-30 W | 60 min |
| Performance | FHD (1080 x 1920) | 60 | 15 | 90 min |
A. Turbo Mode with 1080p Resolution UPTO 120
The Turbo Mode on the Asus ROG Ally is the most powerful and high battery-consuming mode that runs at 30 Watts. On Turbo Mode, you can play most CPU-intensive games at 80 to 90 frame rates at Full HD resolution. However, the battery life is not extensive under the Turbo Mode, so you may have to compromise.
So, with the Turbo Mode enabled at 1080p resolution, you can get up to 40-50 frame rates with in-game graphics settings set on low.
B. Performance Mode with 1080p Resolution at 60Hz
The performance mode offers a little less than the Turbo Mode, and it’s recommended if you’re satisfied with 50 to 60 frame rates at 1080p resolution. But do remember that we have not brought the in-game graphics settings under the account, so the benchmarks are still purely based on what the console’s pre-set gaming profile offers.
With the performance mode enabled, Red Dead Redemption 2 runs at 60 frame rates with 1080p resolution; that is quite an output since we are only talking about 15 Watts of power consumption here. Therefore, you can get up to 90 min on this profile which is still not bad for a handheld gaming console.
3. Best Game Settings to Run Red Dead Redemption 2 on Asus ROG Ally
Now, if you’re looking for a perfect blend of performance and quality, we recommend following the settings below. The settings will maintain the quality of graphics, helping you achieve 1080p at 60 FPS in Turbo Mode,
Red Dead Redemption 2 In-game Graphic Settings (1080p)
| Settings | Value |
|---|---|
| Texture Quality | Ultra |
| Anisotropic Filtering | X8 |
| Lighting Quality | Low |
| Global Illumination Quality | Low |
| Shadow Quality | Medium |
| Far Shadow Quality | Low |
| Screen Space Ambient Occlusion | Medium |
| Reflection Quality | Low |
| Mirror Quality | Low |
| Water Quality | Low |
| Volumetrics Quality | Low |
| Particle Quality | Medium |
| Tessellation Quality | Medium |
| AMD FSR 2.0 | Quality |
| TAA, FXAA, and MSAA | Off |
| Graphics API | DirectX 12 |
| Near Volumetric Resolution, Far Volumetric Resolution, Volumetric Lighting Quality | Low |
| Unlocked Volumetric Raymarch Resolution | Off |
| Particle Lighting Quality | Medium |
| Soft Shadows | High |
| Grass Shadows | Low |
| Long Shadows | Off |
| Full Resolution Screen Space Ambient Occlusion | Off |
| Water Refraction Quality, Water Reflection Quality, Water Physics Quality | Low |
| Resolution Scale | Off |
| TAA Sharpening | Off |
| Motion Blur | Set to taste |
| Reflection MSAA | Off |
| Geometry Level of Detail | 10/10 |
| Grass Level of Detail | 2/10 |
| Tree Quality | High |
| Parallax Occlusion Mapping Quality | Medium |
| Decal Quality | Low |
| Fur Quality | Medium |
| Tree Tessellation | Off |
So that’s it! These were the best settings to play Red Dead Redemption 2 on your ASUS ROG Ally. By using these tips, you’ll make your game run better and your adventures in Red Dead Redemption 2 will be more fun.
