Borderlands 4 PC performance targets explained: 1080p to 4K

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As PC players kick off their Vault-hunting in Borderlands 4, the studio has outlined expected performance targets and sample settings for a wide range of AMD Radeon GPUs. The guidance covers 1080p, 1440p and 4K, pairing each resolution with an FSR preset and Frame Generation status designed to reach 60+ FPS. The post also reiterates baseline targets for minimum and recommended configurations. After any graphics tweak, shaders recompile – the team advises allowing roughly 15 minutes of play so performance can stabilize. If issues persist, the developer points users to 2K Support for troubleshooting.

Baseline PC targets

The studio summarizes two core targets for PC players. These define the level of performance you can expect on minimum and recommended configurations, independent of brand-specific hardware.

• Minimum – 1080p at 30 FPS using the Low preset
• Recommended – 1440p at 60 FPS using the Medium preset

1080p guidance: FSR Quality and 60+ FPS

At Full HD, the templates target 60+ FPS across a broad set of Radeon cards. FSR is set to Quality, while Frame Generation is enabled where supported. The examples also use Full-screen mode with VSync off and anti-aliasing disabled. Below is a concise mapping of the key toggles provided for each GPU.

Table – 1080p targets and key toggles (AMD Radeon)

1440p guidance: FSR Balanced and 60+ FPS

For QHD play, the templates continue to aim for 60+ FPS with FSR set to Balanced and Frame Generation enabled across listed GPUs. Quality settings vary per card, but the baseline toggles are consistent: Full-screen, VSync off, anti-aliasing disabled.

Table – 1440p targets and key toggles (AMD Radeon)

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4K guidance: FSR Performance and 60+ FPS

At UHD, the studio’s examples target 60+ FPS using FSR in Performance mode, with Frame Generation enabled across supported GPUs. The templates again apply Full-screen mode, VSync off and anti-aliasing disabled as baselines.

Table – 4K targets and key toggles (AMD Radeon)

Setup notes from the studio

Expect shader recompilation after any graphics change – the developer advises continuing to play for at least 15 minutes so the new settings can be reflected in performance. The example profiles consistently use Full-screen display mode, VSync off and anti-aliasing disabled. A complete rundown of minimum and recommended specs, plus all adjustable graphics and accessibility options, is available on the studio’s official PC Specs & Features page.

Final takeaway – how to use this guidance

These targets provide a practical starting point for tuning Borderlands 4 on PC, especially if you are on an AMD Radeon GPU. Match your resolution to the suggested FSR mode and Frame Generation setting, then fine-tune visuals to taste. If you adjust options, give the game time to recompile and stabilize – it can be the difference between inconsistent frames and a smooth 60+ FPS run.