Expedition 33 1080p 120fps Settings Guide on RTX 4070 Super

Expedition 33 1080p 120fps on RTX 4070 Super needs practical settings choices, stable drivers, and a matching monitor. This SA-focused guide frames 120fps as a tuning target while avoiding unsupported benchmark promises.

Build Lab · 02 Jul 2026 · 3 min read · GPUGuru ·

Tune Expedition 33 1080p 120fps on RTX 4070 Super

Hitting a smooth 120fps in this turn-based RPG at 1080p on RTX 4070 Super is very achievable once you set the upscaler and trim two heavy effects. The Unreal Engine 5 visuals are pretty but predictable to tune.

Quick Answer

To reach 120fps at 1080p in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on RTX 4070 Super, run DLSS 3 with Frame Generation native or with light upscaling, set Shadows and Global Illumination to High, and keep textures maxed for the 12GB buffer. That combination is very achievable on RTX 4070 Super and holds the 120fps target through the painterly overworld and combat alike.

The Settings That Hit 120fps At 1080p

Start by enabling DLSS 3 with Frame Generation native or with light upscaling — it is the single biggest lever for reaching 120fps on RTX 4070 Super. In the graphics menu, set Shadow Quality and Global Illumination to High rather than Epic, since UE5's Lumen lighting is the heaviest cost here. Keep Textures and Foliage high because the 12GB frame buffer can hold them, and cap the frame rate at 120 so pacing stays even. Anti-aliasing can stay at the TAA default; the upscaler already cleans edges in motion.

Holding A High Refresh On RTX 4070 Super

At 120fps you are chasing your monitor's refresh ceiling, so Frame Generation earns its place. Enable it from NVIDIA's settings to lift the on-screen rate while the native frames stay smooth. Turn on the NVIDIA low-latency mode so the extra frames do not add noticeable input delay. Pair RTX 4070 Super with a 1080p panel rated at 120Hz or higher — a 144Hz screen at Evetech starts from around R3,500, and there is no point generating frames a 60Hz panel cannot display.

FAQ

Can RTX 4070 Super hit 120fps at 1080p without the upscaler?

At lower targets, yes; at 120fps it is cleaner to run DLSS 3 with Frame Generation native or with light upscaling. The upscaler keeps the image sharp while delivering the frames, so there is no reason to skip it.

Which setting costs the most frames in Expedition 33?

Global Illumination and Shadow Quality, both driven by UE5's Lumen. Dropping them from Epic to High recovers the most performance for the least visible change.

Do I need frame generation for 120fps?

At this high target it helps a lot, so enable it alongside the upscaler.

{{CALLTOACTION:

Match the card to your screen Browse Evetech's NVIDIA range and 1080p monitors so your RTX 4070 Super and panel actually deliver the 120fps you are tuning for. }