Set a baseline
- Record resolution, graphics settings, memory usage, frame rate and stutter conditions.
- Close unnecessary background apps and check power and cooling.
- Check free disk space and verify game files.
Tune incrementally
- Test resolution and render scaling, then shadows and draw distance; retain your original settings.
- Choose texture quality with VRAM use in mind and watch for traversal stutter.
- Treat shared settings as starting points, not universal recommendations.