How to boost performance in Rome 2

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My machine is great, and runs other games with no issues, but Rome 2 is a tough nut to crack! There are so many arcane graphical options I don't know where to start.

Does anyone have any strategies for optimally boosting frame rates or reducing load/wait times without losing too much graphical quality?

Best Answer

I found that switching to DX11 gave me a significant increase in performance over DX9, as have some other users. I also turn off shadows (they look terrible on any middle quality)