Best Hogwarts Legacy settings for the Intel Arc A380 (2026)
On a Intel Arc A380 (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-class CPU), Hogwarts Legacy runs at roughly 61 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 29FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 29 | 61 |
| 1440p | 18 | 44 |
| 4K | 9 | 22 |
💡 Hogwarts Legacy: Hogsmeade is a known CPU/streaming stutter spot.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings · ✓ tuned to this game’s real menu
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
Supports DLSS (RTX), FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. Enable it first — Hogwarts is demanding.
Ray Tracing (Reflections / Shadows / AO)Offsaves FPS
Hogwarts’ ray tracing is gorgeous but heavy and historically stutter-prone. Keep Off unless you have plenty of headroom and Frame Gen on.
Shadow QualityLow+11% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick over Ultra.
Fog QualityLow+6% FPS
Atmospheric fog. A subtle, low-risk saving.
Effects QualityMedium+4% FPS
Spell and combat effects. Lowering helps in flashy duels.
Foliage QualityMedium+3% FPS
Plants and grass density across the grounds — a real cost outdoors.
Population QualityMedium+3% FPS
How many NPCs populate Hogsmeade — leans on your CPU in the busy village.
Post Process QualityMedium+2% FPS
Bloom and depth of field. Cheap; set to taste.
View Distance QualityMedium+2% FPS
How far detail renders. Mild pop-in when lowered.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness — cheap if it fits your VRAM. Ease off on 8GB cards, especially with RT.
⚡ Fine-tune this for your exact CPU & target FPS →
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the Intel Arc A380 get in Hogwarts Legacy?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel Arc A380 averages around 61 FPS at 1080p in Hogwarts Legacy — up from about 29 FPS with everything on High.
Can the Intel Arc A380 run Hogwarts Legacy at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel Arc A380 averages roughly 44 FPS in Hogwarts Legacy; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
What are the best Hogwarts Legacy settings for the Intel Arc A380?
Turn on XeSS (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Fog 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.