Best The First Descendant settings for the Intel Arc B580 (2026)
On a Intel Arc B580 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i7-10700K-class CPU), The First Descendant runs at roughly 94 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 96FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 96 | 94 |
| 1440p | 58 | 76 |
| 4K | 29 | 63 |
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSOff
The First Descendant (Unreal Engine 5) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. The biggest, easiest FPS lever.
Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Ray-traced reflections and shadows. Heavy and pointless in a fast looter-shooter - keep Off for high refresh.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM. High on 8GB cards, Ultra for 12GB+.
Global Illumination (Lumen)Highbaseline
Bounced Lumen lighting - the heaviest non-RT setting. High over Ultra is a big saving.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and range. Medium/High is standard for fast play.
Effects QualityHighbaseline
Ability and gunfire effects. Lowering smooths chaotic boss fights.
Post ProcessingHighbaseline
Bloom, motion blur and depth of field. Cheap; set to taste.
Foliage QualityHighbaseline
Plants and scenery density. A small, safe gain when lowered.
View DistanceHighbaseline
How far detail renders before fading. Mild pop-in when lowered.
Anti-AliasingOnbaseline
Edge smoothing. Cheap; leave On to cut shimmer.
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the Intel Arc B580 get in The First Descendant?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel Arc B580 averages around 94 FPS at 1080p in The First Descendant — up from about 96 FPS with everything on High.
Can the Intel Arc B580 run The First Descendant at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel Arc B580 averages roughly 76 FPS in The First Descendant — a smooth experience.
What are the best The First Descendant settings for the Intel Arc B580?
Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Global Illumination (Lumen) 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.