Quick Answer

For smooth 1440p in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, target an RX 9070 XT or RTX 5070 - both hold 70-90 FPS at 1440p High with upscaling, which is the sweet spot for this Unreal Engine 5 title. The game leans on the GPU, so a card with 12-16GB VRAM is the right floor. These cards run roughly R10,000-R14,000 locally and are stocked at Evetech. Enable DLSS or FSR Quality to stay above 60 FPS in heavy combat scenes.

Why this GPU tier

Expedition 33 uses Unreal Engine 5 with demanding lighting and dense environments, so it rewards a strong mid-to-high GPU. An RTX 5070 (12GB) or RX 9070 XT (16GB) delivers 70-90 FPS at 1440p High with upscaling on. A step down to an RTX 5060 Ti works at 1440p Medium-High around 55-70 FPS, while a flagship is overkill unless you also run 4K.

Settings that matter

The biggest lever is upscaling: DLSS Quality on NVIDIA or FSR Quality on AMD adds 25-40% FPS with minimal visual loss in this title. Shadows and global illumination are the heaviest settings, so drop them from Ultra to High for a smooth experience. 16GB VRAM gives texture headroom for the long term, which is why the RX 9070 XT edges ahead for future-proofing.

Pairing and SA context

Match the GPU with at least a Ryzen 5 7600 or Core i5 to avoid a CPU bottleneck, plus 16GB DDR5 (32GB is better for UE5 titles). A 1440p 144-165Hz panel makes the most of these frames. All these parts are stocked locally at Evetech, and an RX 9070 XT-class card pairs well with a quality 750W PSU.

FAQ

What GPU runs Expedition 33 at 1440p?

An RX 9070 XT or RTX 5070 holds 70-90 FPS at 1440p High with upscaling - the sweet spot for this UE5 game. An RTX 5060 Ti manages 1440p Medium-High around 55-70 FPS.

How much VRAM do I need for Expedition 33 at 1440p?

12GB is the practical floor at 1440p High; 16GB (as on the RX 9070 XT) gives texture headroom and future-proofing for this VRAM-hungry Unreal Engine 5 title.

Does Expedition 33 support DLSS or FSR?

Yes - both DLSS (NVIDIA) and FSR (AMD) upscaling are supported and add roughly 25-40% FPS at Quality mode with minimal visual loss, easily keeping you above 60 FPS at 1440p.

TIP

enable DLSS or FSR Quality and drop global illumination from Ultra to High - that combination keeps an RX 9070 XT or RTX 5070 above 70 FPS through Expedition 33's heaviest scenes.