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Best S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 settings for the Intel Arc A380 (2026)

On a Intel Arc A380 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 runs at roughly 62 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 19FPS 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 62 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 19 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 62 FPS at 1080p and 38 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 22 FPS at 4K. With only 6GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The biggest free win is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p1962
1440p1138
4K622
💡 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heavy Unreal Engine 5 game — upscaling is basically required at 1440p and up.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
Supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS. A heavy Unreal Engine 5 game - upscaling is practically required at 1440p and above.
Overall QualityLow+18% FPS
The master quality slider. A step from Epic to High frees significant FPS with little visual loss in motion.
Shadow QualityLow+11% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the key trade-off point.
Global Illumination (Lumen)Low+10% FPS
Lumen bounce lighting. Heavy; Medium is a big FPS saver for a subtle visual trade.
Vegetation QualityLow+8% FPS
Grass and vegetation density across the Zone. A real cost in open areas.
ReflectionsLow+7% FPS
Lumen reflections on water, glass and metal. High is a clean step below Epic.
Effects QualityLow+6% FPS
Explosions, fire and anomaly effects. Lowering helps in heavy gunfights.
Environment Draw DistanceLow+6% FPS
How far the Zone renders at full detail. Mild pop-in when lowered.
Post ProcessingLow+5% FPS
Bloom, depth of field and motion blur. Cheap; set to taste.
MaterialsLow+5% FPS
Surface shading detail on weapons and walls. High is a clean trade.
Anti-AliasingMedium+2% FPS
Edge smoothing. Medium/High keeps the gritty world clean cheaply.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness. Heavy on VRAM - High is safe on 8-10GB cards.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel Arc A380 get in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel Arc A380 averages around 62 FPS at 1080p in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 — up from about 19 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel Arc A380 run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel Arc A380 averages roughly 38 FPS in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 settings for the Intel Arc A380?

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