Best Settings for RX 6700 XT and 6700 in The Last of Us 2 Remastered PC

Unlock stunning visuals and smooth 1080p gameplay in The Last of Us 2 Remastered with our optimal RX 6700 XT and 6700 settings.

Best settings for RX 6700 XT and 6700 in The Last of Us 2 Remastered PC (Image via Naughty Dog | Steam)
Best settings for RX 6700 XT and 6700 in The Last of Us 2 Remastered PC (Image via Naughty Dog | Steam)

When playing the newly ported The Last of Us 2 Remastered on PC, you will enjoy cinematic visuals as you explore densely detailed environments. There are several biomes to journey through during the gameplay. Each biome taxes the GPU’s resources differently. The demanding techniques employed by the game for asset rendering and lighting can make even premium hardware reach its limits.

The RX 6700 XT and RX 6700 are special cards compared to their NVIDIA counterparts. Not only do they offer slightly higher raw performance, but they also sport extra VRAM (12GB and 10GB). On the other hand, their competitors (4060 Ti, 3070, 3060 Ti) feature 8GB VRAM. The extra memory is crucial for superior performance in texture-heavy and asset-dense scenes.

These AMD cards are in a class of their own. Albeit, they are still mainly suited for 1080p gaming. Since The Last of Us 2 Remastered is a demanding game, using the proper settings when running it on the 6700 XT and 6700 is important. To that effect, we will be sharing our recommendations of the best settings for RX 6700 XT and 6700 in The Last of Us 2 Remastered on PC. Let’s get into it.

Note: Our recommended settings are suited for 1080p gaming. You can use FSR (performance) to achieve smooth performance in higher resolutions as well. Feel free to adjust the settings according to your preferences. To avoid performance bottlenecks, we suggest pairing your GPU with at least a 12th Gen Intel (12600KF or 13500) or 5th Gen Ryzen 5 (5600X) CPU. 

Display Settings

The Last of Us Part 2 recommended settings
Recommended Settings by Developers (Image via Naughty Dog | Deltia’s Gaming)
SettingRecommended Value
DisplayYour display’s name
Window ModeFullscreen
Aspect RatioAuto
Display Resolution2560 x 1440
Cinematic PillarboxesEnabled
ContrastDefault
BrightnessDefault
HUD BrightnessDefault (Personal Preference)
HDRDisabled (Enable if your monitor supports HDR)
Upscale MethodFSR (Quality Mode)
Upscale QualityBalanced (RX 6700 XT 12GB) / Balanced (RX 6700 10GB)
Upscale Sharpness5
Anti-Aliasing ModeFSR or native AA (use FSR if available for a smoother balance)
AMD Anti-LagOn
Frame GenerationOff (You can experiment with FSR Frame Generation, but it may consume extra VRAM)
Dynamic Resolution ScalingOff
Refresh RateYour monitor’s maximum (e.g., 144 Hz)
Framerate Cap360 FPS (Uncapped)
VSyncOff

Graphics Settings

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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered settings Page (Image via Naughty Dog | Deltia’s Gaming)
SettingRecommended Value for RX 6700 XT (12GB)Recommended Value for RX 6700 (10GB)
PresetCustomCustom
Level of DetailHighMedium–High
Texture QualityHighMedium–High
Texture Filtering8× Anisotropic8× Anisotropic
Shadow QualityHighMedium–High
Screen Space ShadowsHighMedium
Image-Based LightingEnabledEnabled
Bounced LightingEnabledEnabled
Ambient OcclusionQualityPerformance
Screen Space ReflectionsHighMedium
Real-Time Reflections QualityHighMedium
Real-Time Clouds Shadow ReflectionsEnabledDisabled
Screen Space Sub-Surface ScatteringOnOn
Refraction QualityHighMedium
Depth of FieldOn (Optional)On (Optional)
Depth of Field QualityHighMedium
Motion Blur QualityOffOff
BloomEnabledEnabled
Particle DensityHighMedium
Volumetric Effects QualityHighMedium
Lens FlareFull ResolutionQuarter Resolution
Field of ViewDefault (Personal Preference)Default (Personal Preference)
Camera ShakeDefault (Personal Preference)Default (Personal Preference)
Chromatic Aberration IntensityDefault (Personal Preference)Default (Personal Preference)
Film Grain IntensityDefault (Personal Preference)Default (Personal Preference)
Lens Dirt IntensityDefault (Personal Preference)Default (Personal Preference)

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