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Reduces shading work in less noticeable regions of the image.
FPS
Low
Visual
Low
VRAM
None
CPU
None
Latency
None
What it does
Reduces shading work in less noticeable regions of the image. Image impact depends on how aggressively the game groups pixels.
Games may also call it: VRS, Variable Shading Rate, Shading Rate
Decision guide
Lower it when
Lower it after the biggest settings are tuned and you still need a little more headroom.
Keep it high when
Keep it higher when the effect supports the art direction and performance remains stable.
Handheld advice
Treat this as a secondary handheld tweak after resolution, upscaling, shadows and heavy lighting are under control.
Restart
Usually not required
Some games still apply changes only after reloading a scene or restarting.
Do not overread the meter
Image impact depends on how aggressively the game groups pixels. This score is an editorial cross-game estimate, not a measured result for every engine.