Elden Ring is notoriously demanding for a game of its visual style, and achieving a locked 144Hz requires careful settings management even on the RTX 5090. Importantly, Elden Ring shipped with an in-built 60 fps cap that required a workaround - here is exactly how to unlock the frame rate and configure settings to sustain 144fps on the RTX 5090.

Quick Answer

How do you get 144Hz in Elden Ring on an RTX 5090? Elden Ring requires a community patch or in-game settings adjustment to unlock beyond 60 fps. With the frame rate unlocked, an RTX 5090 at 4K/1440p handles 144+ fps consistently at High settings. Use DLSS 4 Quality for native 4K output at 144Hz without visual compromise.

🔧 Unlocking Elden Ring Beyond 60 FPS

Elden Ring's original PC release had a hard 60 fps cap tied to physics calculations. FromSoftware released patches and the community created tools to address this, but the fix requires specific steps:

Official support: As of recent patches, Elden Ring and its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion offer expanded frame rate options in the display settings menu. Check your in-game Display settings for a Frame Rate Limit option - newer versions allow 60, 90, 120, or Unlimited.

For unlimited frame rates above 120: Some players use community tools like Elden Ring FPS Unlocker to fully remove the cap. This is a widely used community modification. Always download from verified community sources and check for compatibility with your current game version before applying.

NVIDIA control panel: Set the game's Max Frame Rate to 144 (or Unlimited) in NVIDIA Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings for Elden Ring. Alternatively, use RTSS (RivaTuner Statistics Server) for precise frame cap control.

📊 RTX 5090 Settings for 144Hz in Elden Ring

Elden Ring is not as GPU-demanding as modern open-world titles - the RTX 5090 is overkill for this game. The settings configuration is straightforward:

At 4K resolution (native 144Hz):

  • All settings at Maximum
  • Ray Tracing: On (Elden Ring's RT implementation is light)
  • DLSS: Off (native 4K on the 5090 runs comfortably above 144 fps)
  • Frame rate: Unlimited or capped at 144
  • Expected output: 160–220+ fps native at 4K

At 1440p resolution (144Hz with headroom):

  • All settings at Maximum
  • DLSS: Off or DLAA for anti-aliasing
  • Expected output: 200–280+ fps, cap at 144 for stability

At 1080p (competitive frame rates):

  • The RTX 5090 is dramatically over-specced. CPU will be the bottleneck before GPU. Focus on CPU performance and ensure your system memory is properly configured.

💡 Additional Optimisation Tips

Disable VSync in-game, use G-Sync/FreeSync instead. In-game VSync introduces input lag. With a G-Sync or FreeSync monitor, variable sync technology handles frame delivery without the latency penalty.

Enable NVIDIA Reflex. Reflex Low Latency mode reduces system-level input lag. For a souls game where timing is everything, every millisecond of latency reduction matters - enable it in NVIDIA overlay settings if available for Elden Ring.

Monitor your CPU. At high frame rates in Elden Ring, CPU single-thread performance becomes the bottleneck before the RTX 5090 is taxed. If your frame rate unexpectedly dips below 144 in certain areas, check CPU usage - some Elden Ring locations are more CPU-intensive due to NPC and enemy AI load.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does high frame rate in Elden Ring affect physics or game stability? Early versions of the game had physics tied to frame rate, causing issues above 60 fps. Patched versions and the FPS unlocker tool address this. With proper implementation, frame rates above 60 fps do not cause physics anomalies in current builds.

Is a 144Hz monitor worth it for Elden Ring specifically? Elden Ring's combat relies on precise timing for parries and dodges. The reduced input latency and smoother motion at 144Hz is genuinely noticeable compared to 60Hz - particularly for players attempting no-hit or challenge runs where every frame of animation matters.

Can the RTX 5090 run Elden Ring at 4K/240Hz? Yes. The RTX 5090 regularly exceeds 200 fps in Elden Ring at 4K maximum settings. If you have a 4K/240Hz display, cap the frame rate at 240 and the RTX 5090 will maintain it consistently in most areas of the game.

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