Fallout 4 — best settings

On the ASUS ROG Ally X, Fallout 4 is tuned to run at 40 FPS with the TDP capped at 25W, rendering at 1600x900. Its native 1080p IPS display refreshes at 120Hz, and Fallout 4 runs natively on Windows. These settings are compiled from 3 sources and 41% corroborated across independent guides. Verified current as of August 2026.

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From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.

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Recommended config

Verified Aug 2026 41% corroborated
Device
Steam Deck OLEDASUS ROG Ally X
Setting type
Balanced Batterysoon Max Qualitysoon
40FPS
Framerate
25W
Power (TDP)
1600x900
Resolution
Off
Upscaling
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Frequently asked questions

Can Fallout 4 run well on the ASUS ROG Ally X?

Fallout 4 is playable at 40 FPS on the ASUS ROG Ally X with these settings. These values are 41% corroborated across independent guides.

What FPS does Fallout 4 hit on the ASUS ROG Ally X?

With these settings Fallout 4 targets 40 FPS on the ASUS ROG Ally X.

What TDP should I use for Fallout 4 on the ASUS ROG Ally X?

Cap the TDP at 25W for Fallout 4 on the ASUS ROG Ally X.

What resolution and upscaling are best for Fallout 4 on the ASUS ROG Ally X?

Render Fallout 4 at 1600x900 on the ASUS ROG Ally X.

What's different about running Fallout 4 on the ASUS ROG Ally X?

The ROG Ally X has a native 1080p IPS screen at 120Hz and runs natively on Windows, so these settings are tuned for that panel.

How do the Fallout 4 settings differ on the ASUS ROG Ally X vs the Steam Deck OLED?

On the ASUS ROG Ally X this guide differs from the Steam Deck OLED on TDP (25W vs 10W), resolution (1600x900 vs 1280x800). Notable in-game changes: Shadow Quality (Low vs Medium), Lighting Quality (Medium vs High).

Are these Fallout 4 settings verified?

These settings are compiled from 3 sources, 41% corroborated, last verified Aug 2026.

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ASUS ROG Ally X vs Steam Deck OLED

On the ASUS ROG Ally X, Fallout 4 runs TDP 25W (vs 10W on the Steam Deck OLED), resolution 1600x900 (vs 1280x800 on the Steam Deck OLED).

Settings that change between the two

  • Shadow QualityLow· DeckMedium
  • Lighting QualityMedium· DeckHigh

ASUS ROG Ally X-specific tweaks: VRAM 6GB, Enable HYPR-RX, 40Hz Refresh Rate.

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