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Best Subnautica 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), Subnautica 2 runs at roughly 15 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 6FPS 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 Subnautica 2 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 15 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 6 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 15 FPS at 1080p and 9 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 5 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
1080p615
1440p39
4K25
💡 Subnautica 2: Early-access Unreal Engine 5 - Lumen Global Illumination is the heaviest setting; upscaling helps a lot.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
Subnautica 2 (Unity) supports Nvidia DLSS plus Frame Generation - there is currently no FSR for AMD/Intel. Enable it first for a big, low-cost FPS gain.
CloudsLow+16% FPS
Volumetric clouds above the surface - can drain ~20 FPS at Epic. Medium is a big saving with little loss.
View / Detail DistanceLow+10% FPS
How far terrain and props render. Lower it a notch first if you dip in open water.
Shadow QualityLow+9% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is a strong step down from Epic.
Water & Caustics QualityLow+9% FPS
The shimmering light patterns and water detail that define the look. Medium keeps the vibe while saving frames.
Flora / Foliage DensityLow+7% FPS
Density of coral and plant life. Lower it for steadier FPS in dense reefs.
Effects QualityLow+5% FPS
Particles, bubbles and volumetrics. Medium is plenty.
Texture QualityHighbaseline
Surface detail — cheap on FPS if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

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

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) averages around 15 FPS at 1080p in Subnautica 2 — up from about 6 FPS with everything on High.

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

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) averages roughly 9 FPS in Subnautica 2; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Subnautica 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 Clouds and View / Detail Distance 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.