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Best Settings for Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9070 in The Last of Us 2 Remastered PC

By / Tech / April 6, 2025

Here are our recommendations for RX 9070 XT and 9070 settings for The Last of Us 2 Remastered PC at 4K to deliver crisp visuals and smooth FPS.

Best settings for Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9070 in The Last of Us 2 Remastered PC (Image via Naughty Dog | Steam)
Best settings for Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9070 in The Last of Us 2 Remastered PC (Image via Naughty Dog | Steam)

AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9070 are some of the best value for money graphics cards released in the first half of 2025. Considering their prices, they fall in the mid-range. But their performance solidifies powerful 4K gaming potential. The 9070 XT and 9070 are equivalent to the 5070Ti and 5070, respectively. Despite being their equal, they are more affordable.

FSR 4 has been gaining quite the popularity these days. Using it boosts the performance by a margin with little to no noticeable loss in visual quality. According to benchmarks in games, the 9070 XT and 9070 outperform their NVIDIA counterparts in raster and RT tests.

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Recommended Settings by Developers (Image via Naughty Dog | Deltia’s Gaming)

However, The Last of Us 2 Remastered PC does not support Ray Tracing yet. Nevertheless, these AMD cards do an excellent job of running the game well at 4K with mostly maxed settings, native or upscaled. In this post, we will be going over the best settings for Radeon RX 9070XT and 9070 in The Last of Us 2 Remastered on PC. Let’s dive in.

Note: Our recommended settings allow you to run the game smoothly at 4K. Feel free to fine-tune the settings according to your preference. The game supports FSR 4, which works really well. You can experiment with the upscaler to figure out if you prefer DLSS or XeSS instead.

Best Settings for RX 9070XT and 9070 in The Last of Us 2 Remastered

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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered settings Page (Image via Naughty Dog | Deltia’s Gaming)

Display Settings

Setting NameRadeon RX 9070Radeon RX 9070 XTNotes
Display(Your display’s name)(Your display’s name)Identifies the active display.
Window ModeFullscreenFullscreenFullscreen minimizes overhead and maximizes performance.
Aspect RatioAutoAutoAutomatically matches your monitor’s aspect ratio.
Display Resolution2560 × 14402560 × 1440 / 4K (optional)Native resolution preserves clarity; 4K may be used on the XT with quality upscaling enabled.
Cinematic PillarboxesEnabled (if applicable)Enabled (if applicable)Recommended for ultrawide displays.
Contrast / Brightness / HUDDefaultDefaultAdjust these to personal preference as necessary.
HDRDisabled (or enable if supported)For native 1440p play, leave it off; for 4K, enable FSR (FSR4) upscaling.Only enable if you have a properly calibrated HDR monitor.
Upscale MethodOff (native 1440p)Off; use FSR Quality for 4KAMD’s FidelityFX Contrast Adaptive Sharpening (CAS) can be used; otherwise, disable it if upscaling is active.
Upscale Quality & SharpnessN/AQuality (sharpness: ~3)Applies when upscaling is in use (primarily on 4K configurations).
Anti-Aliasing Mode(Use native or FidelityFX CAS as needed)(Same as RX 9070)AMD’s FidelityFX Contrast Adaptive Sharpening (CAS) can be used; otherwise, disable if upscaling is active.
Radeon Anti-LagOnOnEnables low-latency mode to reduce input lag.
Frame GenerationOff (enable optionally for additional fps)Off (enable optionally for additional fps)Default is off; enabling FSR Frame Generation can yield extra performance, especially at higher resolutions.
Dynamic Resolution ScalingOffOffRely on FSR for consistent upscaling performance.
Refresh Rate & Framerate CapMonitor’s maximumMonitor’s maximumCap to your monitor’s max refresh rate (e.g., 360 FPS cap for smooth consistency).
VSyncOffOffTypically disabled when using low-latency modes.

Note: For setups targeting 4K on the RX 9070 XT, consider enabling FSR Quality upscaling (with appropriate sharpness settings) to balance detail and performance.

Graphics Settings

Setting NameRadeon RX 9070Radeon RX 9070 XTNotes
PresetCustomCustom–
Level of DetailVery HighVery High–
Texture QualityHighVery HighUse the higher setting on the XT if VRAM allows; monitor for asset-heavy scenes.
Texture Filtering8× Anisotropic8× AnisotropicEnhances clarity without a significant performance impact.
Shadow QualityVery HighVery HighHigh-quality shadows add realism but should be monitored for VRAM usage.
Screen Space ShadowsVery HighVery High–
Image-Based LightingEnabledEnabledProvides enhanced ambient lighting with negligible performance cost.
Bounced LightingEnabledEnabled–
Ambient OcclusionQualityQualityEnhances depth perception without overly heavy VRAM usage.
Screen Space ReflectionsHighHighCaptures reflections effectively while controlling the load.
Real-Time Reflections QualityVery HighVery HighSet it to high on the base model and very high on the XT, if VRAM permits, to enhance effects without significant lag.
Real-Time Clouds Shadow ReflectionsEnabledEnabledHelps to render realistic cloud shadows—enable when possible.
Screen Space Sub-Surface ScatteringOnOnAdds realism to materials like skin; typically minimal impact on performance.
Refraction QualityVery HighVery High–
Depth of FieldOn (Optional)On (Optional)Enables a cinematic focus effect; adjust as per preference.
Depth of Field QualityVery HighVery High–
Motion BlurOffOffTurning off motion blur typically results in a crisper image during fast-paced action.
BloomEnabledEnabled–
Particle DensityHighVery HighSet to high on the base model and very high on the XT, if VRAM permits, to enhance effects without significant lag.
Volumetric Effects QualityHighVery HighBalances atmospheric effects with performance; adjust upward on the XT if feasible.
Lens FlareFull ResolutionFull ResolutionPreserves detail in lens flare effects while minimizing resource overhead.
Field of ViewDefaultDefault–
Camera ShakeDefaultDefault–
Chromatic Aberration IntensityDefaultDefault–
Film Grain / Lens Dirt IntensityDefaultDefault–

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