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Best Dota 2 settings for the Intel Arc A380 (2026)

On a Intel Arc A380 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Dota 2 runs at roughly 65 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 48FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Intel Arc A380 is a entry-level graphics card with 6GB of VRAM, and Dota 2 is a lightweight, high-frame-rate esports title. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 65 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 48 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 65 FPS at 1080p and 56 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 32 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p4865
1440p2956
4K1632
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSQuality+35% FPS
Dota's render-scale slider. Lowering it is the biggest GPU saving on weaker cards.
Shadow QualityMediumbaseline
The main GPU cost. Medium is a clean balance for high refresh.
Effects QualityHighbaseline
Spell and ability effects. Lowering smooths chaotic team fights.
World LightingOnbaseline
Extra dynamic lighting on the map. Off is a small, safe saving.
Ambient OcclusionOnbaseline
Soft contact shadows. Cheap; Off for a minor gain.
Anti-Aliasing (FXAA)Onbaseline
Edge smoothing. Nearly free; leave On for a cleaner image.
Texture QualityHighbaseline
Surface sharpness - trivial VRAM use in Dota. Keep it High.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel Arc A380 get in Dota 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel Arc A380 averages around 65 FPS at 1080p in Dota 2 — up from about 48 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel Arc A380 run Dota 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel Arc A380 averages roughly 56 FPS in Dota 2; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Dota 2 settings for the Intel Arc A380?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Effects Quality down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.