The Finals Stretched Resolution Guide: Best Res and Setup
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Stretched resolution in The Finals widens player models for easier tracking and, because the game is genuinely heavy, it usually buys back frames at the same time. The Finals has no in-game stretched option, so you force it with GPU scaling. Below are the best stretched res values and the exact steps to make them stick.
Stretched res is a personal-preference tool, and it is a display setting the anti-cheat is fine with. Compare it to native and keep whatever feels more consistent.
Best stretched resolutions for The Finals
| Base resolution | Stretched to | Aspect | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1440 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 4:3 | Widest models, most FPS gained |
| 1620 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 3:2 | Balanced stretch |
| 1728 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 16:10 | Subtle stretch, sharper |
1440 x 1080 is the go-to — the widest player models combined with the largest pixel reduction, which matters in a game that can punish your GPU during heavy fights.
Step 1 – Create the custom resolution
The Finals only lists resolutions your system already exposes, so build the stretched res at the GPU level first.
NVIDIA
- Open NVIDIA Control Panel → Change resolution.
- Click Customize → Create Custom Resolution.
- Enter
1440 x 1080(or1728 x 1080) at your refresh rate. - Test and save.
AMD
- Open AMD Software → Settings → Display.
- Next to Custom Resolutions, click Create.
- Add your chosen base at your refresh rate and save.
Step 2 – Force full-screen GPU scaling (the key step)
This is what stretches the image to fill your panel instead of leaving black bars.
NVIDIA
- NVIDIA Control Panel → Adjust desktop size and position.
- Scaling mode: Full-screen.
- Perform scaling on: GPU.
- Tick Override the scaling mode set by games and programs and Apply.
AMD
- AMD Software → Display → GPU Scaling: On.
- Scaling Mode: Full Panel.
Step 3 – Apply it in The Finals
- Launch The Finals → Settings → Video / Display.
- Set the window mode to Fullscreen (Borderless will not stretch).
- Set Resolution to your custom res (e.g.
1440 x 1080). - Apply and confirm the image fills the screen.
The Finals is a UE5 title, so keep NVIDIA Reflex or AMD Anti-Lag enabled for the lowest input delay, and lean on DLSS or FSR if you need more headroom.
If you still get black bars
Almost always one of these:
- Window mode is Borderless — switch it to Fullscreen.
- NVIDIA scaling is on Aspect ratio, or the Override box is unticked.
- AMD GPU Scaling is off, or Scaling Mode is not Full Panel.
- Your monitor’s OSD scaling is set to Aspect and is overriding the GPU — set it to Full.
- A driver update reset scaling — recheck after each GPU driver update.
Stretched res and The Finals performance
1440 x 1080 cuts the pixel count meaningfully versus native 1920 x 1080, so a GPU-bound rig should see a frame lift alongside the wider models. Note the destruction system is CPU-intensive, so combine stretched res with a tuned settings pass: see Best The Finals Settings for FPS and Performance.
Related guides
- Best The Finals Settings for FPS and Performance
- The Finals Stuttering Fix
- How To Get Custom Resolution / Stretch Res for Fortnite, Apex Legends, Halo, and any other game
- How to Minimize Input Delay for Competitive Gaming
The best The Finals stretched resolution is 1440 x 1080 for the widest models and most frames, or 1728 x 1080 for a lighter stretch. Build it at the GPU level, force full-screen scaling, set the game to Fullscreen, and it will hold every session.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get stretched resolution in The Finals?
The Finals runs on UE5 and has no native stretched mode, so you force it at the GPU level. Create a custom resolution like 1440x1080 in NVIDIA Control Panel or AMD Software, enable full-screen GPU scaling, then launch The Finals and set the window mode to Fullscreen with that resolution selected. Borderless will not apply the stretch.
Does stretched resolution increase FPS in The Finals?
Often, yes. The Finals is demanding thanks to its destructible environments, so rendering 1440x1080 instead of native 1920x1080 reduces pixel load and can free up frames on a GPU-limited PC. The gain stacks with lower presets and DLSS or FSR. Just remember that fully destroyed maps are CPU-heavy, so resolution alone will not fix every dip.
Is stretched resolution bannable in The Finals?
No. GPU scaling is a driver display setting that does not modify game files or inject into the process, so the anti-cheat does not flag it. It is a standard NVIDIA and AMD feature used at every skill level. You are only changing how the image is displayed, not how the game runs.
What is the best stretched resolution for The Finals?
1440x1080 (4:3) gives the widest player models and the biggest pixel saving, making it the usual stretched-res choice. 1728x1080 (16:10) is a gentler stretch that keeps more horizontal detail and a wider field of view feel. Test both against native and keep whichever helps your tracking most.
Why does The Finals show black bars instead of stretching?
Black bars mean the GPU is not overriding the displayed image. Set the window mode to Fullscreen rather than Borderless. On NVIDIA confirm scaling is Full-screen, performed on GPU, with the Override box ticked. On AMD enable GPU Scaling and set Scaling Mode to Full Panel. A monitor with OSD scaling set to Aspect can also override the GPU stretch.