Take an initial measurement
Choose a scene with your usual workload and spend a few minutes in it. Write down the resolution, quality preset and game behavior. If you are using a laptop, compare the operation when powered from the mains. Make sure the game runs on the correct GPU; This is especially important on systems with integrated and discrete graphics.
Set by priorities
First lower the settings associated with heavy effects, shadows and ray tracing. Change textures taking into account the amount of video memory: too low quality does not always give a noticeable increase. If image scaling is available, compare several modes on small text and moving objects. Do not enable all technologies at once without checking them.
Secure the result
Repeat the same route and check the loading of the new area. Save a snapshot of the settings that suit you in terms of quality and responsiveness. Limiting frames sometimes makes the load smoother, but select the specific value based on your system. After updating the game, repeat the measurement: changing the engine or shaders may affect the old preset.
Sources and checks
Guides are automatically translated from Russian; interface labels may differ. The Russian edition is the original.