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Best Alan Wake 2 settings for the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) (2026)

On a Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Alan Wake 2 runs at roughly 10 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 3FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Alan Wake 2 is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 10 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings. That already clears a smooth frame rate on High, so our tuning keeps the visuals as high as possible instead of chasing extra frames.

Across resolutions you can expect around 10 FPS at 1080p and 6 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 3 FPS at 4K. Alan Wake 2 offers ray tracing, but the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) isn't built for it, so we leave it off. With only 2GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Alan Wake 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
1080p310
1440p26
4K13
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
Supports DLSS and FSR plus Frame Generation. Practically required for path tracing - the most demanding game of the generation.
Ray Tracing PresetOffsaves FPS
Medium/High enable path-traced indirect lighting - even heavier than Cyberpunk. Even a 4090 needs DLSS plus Frame Gen to hit 60 FPS. Low is a middle ground, or Off for performance.
Global IlluminationLow+14% FPS
Bounced lighting that defines the atmosphere. High over Epic is the key saving.
Shadow QualityLow+10% FPS
Shadow resolution and accuracy. High is a solid choice.
Global ReflectionsLow+8% FPS
Surface and puddle reflections. Notable cost but adds a lot to the horror atmosphere.
Volumetric LightingLow+8% FPS
Light shafts and fog. Heavy for the look - High over Epic is an easy saving.
Post ProcessingLow+6% FPS
Bloom, depth of field and film effects that define the look. High is a clean trade.
Volumetric SpotlightsLow+6% FPS
Volumetric cones from the flashlight and spotlights - central to the mood. Medium is a solid saving.
Terrain QualityLow+6% FPS
Terrain and far-off detail. Mild pop-in when lowered.
Fog DetailLow+5% FPS
Atmospheric fog detail. A low-risk saving.
SSAOOff+5% FPS
Screen-space ambient occlusion - soft contact shadows. Medium is a cheap, good-looking option.
Texture ResolutionEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness. Needs plenty of VRAM - ease off on 8GB cards.
Texture Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps surfaces sharp at angles - effectively free, use 16x.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) get in Alan Wake 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) averages around 10 FPS at 1080p in Alan Wake 2 — up from about 3 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) run Alan Wake 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) averages roughly 6 FPS in Alan Wake 2; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Alan Wake 2 settings for the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen)?

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