Reshade 5.9 1 May 2026

How many frames will you lose? This depends entirely on which effects you enable. Tested on an RTX 3060 / i5-12400F at 1440p in Cyberpunk 2077.

| Configuration | FPS | VRAM Usage | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Vanilla Game | 62 | 5.2 GB | Baseline. | | ReShade 5.9.1 (Performance Mode) | 60 | 5.3 GB | Virtually no cost. | | + Sharpening + SMAA + Vibrance | 58 | 5.4 GB | 6% loss; negligible. | | + MXAO (Ambient Occlusion) | 51 | 5.9 GB | 18% loss; huge visual gain. | | + RTGI (qUINT) | 42 | 6.8 GB | 32% loss; software ray-tracing is heavy. |

Verdict: For basic color correction, ReShade 5.9.1 is free. For advanced shaders, treat it like a graphics setting—dial it down for competitive shooters. reshade 5.9 1

ReShade’s add-on API continues to mature. Version 5.9.1 resolves a handful of crashes related to third-party add-ons, particularly those that hook into the depth buffer detection system. If you use custom shader packs like qUINT or ASTRAYFX, this update ensures smoother compatibility.

Uses the new MXAO shader to fix the game’s flat lighting. Requires 5.9.1 for the updated qUINT_mxao.fx file to prevent ghosting. How many frames will you lose

As always, remember that ReShade injects into game processes. While it’s generally allowed in single-player and many multiplayer games, some anti-cheat systems (e.g., Easy Anti-Cheat, BattlEye) may flag it. Always check your game’s policy. ReShade 5.9.1 includes an updated ReShade.dll name randomization option to help, but no method is 100% foolproof.

Cause: You downloaded shaders from an old repository. Fix: In the ReShade UI (Home key), go to Settings > Effect Search Paths. Remove old paths and point to ReShade Shaders 5.9.1. Uninstall and reinstall via the setup tool, ensuring you check "Update shaders." ReShade’s add-on API continues to mature

A "preset" is an .ini file storing your settings. Here is how to build a "Cinematic Fantasy" look in 5 minutes.

  • Configure: Click on each effect name to see its sliders. Adjust in real-time.
  • Save: Type a name (e.g., Fantasy_Cinema.ini) and hit "Save As".

    • Shortcut Tip: Use Page Up and Page Down to cycle through your saved presets without opening the UI.

    Released as a minor patch to the 5.9.0 update, version 5.9.1 focuses on stability and bug fixes. Here’s what you need to know: