Best Stretched Resolution for PUBG — Values & Setup
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PUBG players stretch their resolution for two reasons: wider character models and more frames. Squeezing a 4:3 image (like 1440x1080) onto a 16:9 panel makes enemies look broader, which makes them easier to spot and hit at the medium-to-long ranges PUBG is built around. You also render fewer pixels, so GPU-bound rigs pick up FPS. The catch is doing it cleanly — without black bars and without PUBG quietly resetting your scaling. This guide walks through the exact values and the one step most people get wrong.
Best stretched resolutions for PUBG
All of these are stretched up to fill a 1920x1080 panel. Pick based on how aggressive you want the model width versus how sharp you want the image.
| Base resolution | Stretched to | Aspect | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1280x960 | 1920x1080 | 4:3 | Maximum width and most FPS; softest image. Good for lower-end GPUs. |
| 1440x1080 | 1920x1080 | 4:3 | The crowd favorite — strong model width, still crisp. Start here. |
| 1680x1050 | 1920x1080 | 16:10 | Mild stretch, closest to native sharpness, smallest width gain. |
Most PUBG players land on 1440x1080. It widens models clearly at long range without the blur you get from 1280x960, which matters in a game where you’re often shooting people across a field.
Step 1 – Create the custom resolution
Your GPU has to know the 4:3 (or 16:10) resolution exists before PUBG can use it.
NVIDIA
- Right-click the desktop → NVIDIA Control Panel.
- Go to Change resolution → Customize… → tick Enable resolutions not exposed by the display.
- Click Create Custom Resolution, enter 1440 x 1080 at your monitor’s max refresh rate (e.g. 240Hz), and Test → Save.
AMD
- Right-click the desktop → AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition.
- Open Settings (gear) → Display → Custom Resolutions → Create New.
- Enter 1440 x 1080 at your refresh rate and save.
If you’d rather skip the manual driver work, Tier1Stretch creates the custom resolution and sets full-panel scaling in one click, then auto-reverts after 15 seconds if something looks wrong — that covers Steps 1 and 2 below for you.
Step 2 – Force full-screen GPU scaling (this is the key step)
This is the step that prevents black bars. Without it, your monitor renders 1440x1080 in a centered box and you get pillarboxing instead of a stretched image.
NVIDIA: NVIDIA Control Panel → Adjust desktop size and position → set Scaling mode to Full-screen, set Perform scaling on to GPU, and tick Override the scaling mode set by games and programs. Apply.
AMD: In Adrenalin → Display, turn GPU Scaling On and set Scaling Mode to Full Panel. Apply.
That override tickbox matters: PUBG can otherwise hand its own scaling preference to the driver mid-game and snap you back to black bars.
Step 3 – Apply it in PUBG
- Launch PUBG and open Settings → Display.
- Set Display Mode to Fullscreen — not Borderless or Windowed. Stretched scaling only works in exclusive Fullscreen; Borderless will keep you at the desktop’s native 16:9.
- Set Resolution to 1440x1080 (it appears in the dropdown once you’ve created it in Step 1).
- Apply and confirm.
PUBG generally honors custom resolutions without any config-file editing — once 1440x1080 exists in the driver, it shows up in the in-game list and sticks. If it ever drops out, re-select Fullscreen and re-pick the resolution. The payoff is that 4:3 widens models at long range, which is exactly where PUBG fights are decided.
If you still get black bars
- You’re in Borderless or Windowed — switch PUBG to exclusive Fullscreen.
- The Override the scaling mode box (NVIDIA) isn’t ticked — re-check Step 2.
- Scaling is set to Display/monitor instead of GPU — switch it to GPU.
- Your monitor’s own scaling is overriding the GPU — set the monitor’s OSD aspect setting to Full / Fill.
- On AMD, GPU Scaling is Off or set to Preserve Aspect Ratio — set it to Full Panel.
Stretched res and PUBG performance
Be honest with your expectations. Dropping from 1920x1080 to 1440x1080 is roughly 25% fewer pixels, so a GPU-bound system will see a real FPS bump. But PUBG is also heavily CPU-bound, especially early-game when 60+ players are loaded and dropping. If your CPU is the bottleneck, stretched res won’t add many frames — the main benefit there is the wider models, not raw FPS. Pair the stretch with sensible settings if you want the full frame gain.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get stretched resolution in PUBG?
Create a 4:3 custom resolution like 1440x1080 in your GPU control panel, force full-screen GPU scaling, then select that resolution inside PUBG with Display Mode set to Fullscreen. PUBG generally honors custom resolutions without extra tweaks.
What is the best stretched resolution for PUBG?
1440x1080 stretched to 1920x1080 is the most popular choice — it widens models noticeably while keeping the image sharp. 1280x960 stretches harder for maximum width and FPS, and 1680x1050 is a milder option.
Does stretched resolution give more FPS in PUBG?
Usually yes. Rendering fewer pixels (1440x1080 vs 1920x1080) lowers GPU load, so you gain frames on GPU-bound systems. PUBG is also CPU-heavy, so the gain depends on your bottleneck.
Why does PUBG have black bars in stretched resolution?
Black bars mean your GPU or monitor is centering the image instead of stretching it. Set scaling to Full-screen on the GPU (NVIDIA) or Full Panel (AMD) and tick the override option so PUBG can't reset it.
Is stretched resolution allowed in PUBG?
Yes. Custom and stretched resolutions are configured through your GPU driver and Windows, not a cheat or injector. PUBG honors the resolution you set, and it is widely used in competitive play.