"AC Black Flag Resynced Performance Guide: PS5 vs PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X vs PC"

AC Black Flag Resynced performance modes on PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X, and PC

With Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced built on Ubisoft's latest Anvil engine overhaul, visual fidelity and frame rate targets vary dramatically across platforms.

Whether you are deciding between PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X, tuning a mid-range PC (like an RX 7600 / RTX 4060), or troubleshooting the 1280x720 resolution bug, this verified guide breaks down the technical benchmarks and optimal settings.

Platform Comparison Benchmark & Specs

Platform	Mode	Target FPS	Internal Render Resolution	Output	Ray Tracing (RT)	Upscaling Tech
PS5 Pro	Enhanced 60	60 FPS	Dynamic 1620p – 2160p	4K	RTGI + RT Reflections	PSSR 2.0
PS5 (Base)	Performance	60 FPS	Dynamic 1080p – 1440p	Upscaled 4K	RTGI (Global Illum.)	Temporal Upscaler
PS5 (Base)	Balanced (120Hz)	40 FPS	Dynamic 1440p – 1800p	Upscaled 4K	RTGI	Temporal Upscaler
PS5 (Base)	Fidelity	30 FPS	Dynamic 1800p – 2160p	4K	RTGI + RT Reflections	Temporal Upscaler
Xbox Series X	Performance	60 FPS	Dynamic 1080p – 1440p	Upscaled 4K	RTGI	Temporal Upscaler
Xbox Series X	Quality	30 FPS	Dynamic 1800p – 2160p	4K	RTGI + RT Reflections	Temporal Upscaler
Xbox Series S	Performance	60 FPS	Dynamic 900p – 1080p	1080p	None	Temporal Upscaler
Xbox Series S	Quality	30 FPS	Dynamic 1080p – 1440p	1440p	RTGI	Temporal Upscaler
PC (Mid-Range)	Custom	60–90 FPS	Native 1080p / 1440p	Native / 4K	Configurable (Off/Low/High)	DLSS 3.7 / FSR 3.1 / XeSS
PC (High-End)	Ultra RT	120+ FPS	Native 4K	4K / Ultrawide	Full RT Extended	DLSS Quality + Frame Gen

PlayStation 5 vs PlayStation 5 Pro: The Key Differences

Base PS5 Performance

Performance Mode (60 FPS): Delivers fluid combat and responsive naval steering. Dynamic resolution hovers between 1296p and 1440p during heavy sea storms and fort bombardments, reconstructing to 4K.
Fidelity Mode (30 FPS): Enables full specular ray-traced water reflections. While visually stunning on Caribbean open waters, 30 FPS adds noticeable input latency during parry-heavy sword fights.
Balanced Mode (40 FPS / 120Hz): The sweet spot for displays supporting HDMI 2.1 VRR. Gives 33% faster frame times than 30 FPS while preserving high geometric detail.

PS5 Pro: The Best Console Experience

Uncompromised 60 FPS with Ray Tracing: Unlike the base PS5, the PS5 Pro runs full Ray-Traced Reflections and Global Illumination simultaneously at a locked 60 FPS.
PSSR 2.0 Upscaling: Replaces traditional temporal upscaling with machine-learning reconstruction. Eliminates edge shimmer on ship rigging, foliage, and distant ocean waves.
Audio Bug Note: If experiencing clicking noises in 3D Audio on PS5 Pro headsets, switch the audio profile in System Settings → Sound → 3D Audio for Headphones from "High" to "Standard".

Xbox Series X|S Breakdown

Series X: Image quality and frame-rate stability are virtually indistinguishable from the base PS5. Series X has slightly stronger VRR support across 48–120Hz ranges, smoothing out brief dips during 8-ship naval battles.
Series S: Excellent budget performance at 1080p 60 FPS. Turn off Motion Blur and Chromatic Aberration in game settings for maximum clarity on 1080p displays.

PC Optimization: Mid-Range Hardware (e.g. AMD RX 7600 / RTX 4060 / 32GB RAM)

For players running popular mid-range configurations (such as an AMD Radeon RX 7600 / NVIDIA RTX 4060 paired with 32GB RAM), you can achieve a locked 60–80 FPS at 1080p or 1440p using these optimized settings:

Recommended PC Graphics Preset (1080p / 1440p 60+ FPS)

Display Mode: Fullscreen Exclusive
Resolution Scale: 100% (or FSR Quality / DLSS Quality)
Ray Tracing: Off or Low (Saves ~35% GPU load)
Volumetric Clouds & Fog: Medium (High causes heavy FPS drops in naval storms)
Water Quality: High (Essential for naval wake physics)
Shadow Quality: Medium (Soft Shadows off)
Environment Detail: High
Texture Quality: Ultra (Requires 8GB+ VRAM)
Depth of Field & Motion Blur: Off

Troubleshooting Known Technical & Display Bugs

1. Fix: Stuck in 1280x720 Windowed Resolution (PC)

If your game launches locked at 720p and grayed-out resolution menus:

Open Windows File Explorer and navigate to: %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced\
Open ACBFResynced.ini in Notepad.
Locate DisplayWidth and DisplayHeight.
Manually edit to your native monitor resolution (e.g. DisplayWidth=1920 and DisplayHeight=1080 or 2560x1440).
Set WindowMode=2 (Exclusive Fullscreen), save the file, and set the file properties to Read-Only.
Relaunch the game.

2. PC Cutscene 30 FPS Cap

Ensure Title Update 1.0.4 is installed. In graphic options, change the preset from "Custom" to "High", restart the game, and adjust individual sliders afterward to uncap cutscene framerates.

Summary: Which Platform Should You Choose?

Ultimate Visuals & Immersion: PS5 Pro (60 FPS + PSSR + Full Ray Tracing + DualSense haptics).
Smoothness on a Budget: Base PS5 (Balanced 40 FPS) or Xbox Series X (Performance 60 FPS).
Max Modding & Uncapped Frames: PC (RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT or higher for native 4K 100+ FPS).