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Best Palworld settings for the Intel Arc A380 (2026)

On a Intel Arc A380 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Palworld runs at roughly 60 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 31FPS 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 Palworld is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 60 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 31 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 60 FPS at 1080p and 47 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 26 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
1080p3160
1440p1947
4K1126
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
Palworld (Unreal Engine 5) supports FSR and DLSS. The biggest single FPS lever.
ShadowsMedium+5% FPS
Shadow resolution and range - the heaviest setting outdoors. High is the value pick.
Foliage QualityMedium+4% FPS
Tree and plant density across the open world. A real cost outdoors.
Grass DetailMedium+3% FPS
Ground grass density. Lower it for a cheap gain and clearer sightlines.
View DistanceMedium+3% FPS
How far the world renders at full detail. Mild pop-in when lowered.
Effects QualityMedium+3% FPS
Combat and capture effects. Lowering smooths busy base fights.
Ambient OcclusionLow+2% FPS
Contact shadows in corners and under foliage. Low is a cheap trade.
Post ProcessingMedium+2% FPS
Bloom, motion blur and depth of field. Low is a cheap, clean win.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.
Anti-AliasingHighbaseline
Edge smoothing (TAA). Medium/High keeps the image clean cheaply.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel Arc A380 get in Palworld?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel Arc A380 averages around 60 FPS at 1080p in Palworld — up from about 31 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel Arc A380 run Palworld at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel Arc A380 averages roughly 47 FPS in Palworld; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Palworld settings for the Intel Arc A380?

Turn on XeSS (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadows and Foliage 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.