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Best Mafia II: Definitive Edition settings for the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) (2026)

On a Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Mafia II: Definitive Edition runs at roughly 13 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 Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Mafia II: Definitive Edition is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 13 FPSwith 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 13 FPS at 1080p and 8 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 4 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
1080p613
1440p48
4K24
💡 Mafia II: Definitive Edition: Older remaster - runs easily; watch APEX PhysX on AMD cards (it runs on the CPU there).
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
Render resolution scaling is the biggest GPU-side lever — though this remaster runs easily on modern hardware.
Shadow QualityLow+10% FPS
Shadow resolution and range — the heaviest setting here. Medium is barely different from High while running faster.
Geometry DetailLow+8% FPS
World and object detail. High is fine on most cards; lower it only if you need frames.
APEX PhysX DetailOff+6% FPS
Cloth, debris and particle physics — can tank FPS on AMD cards (it runs on the CPU there). Off or Medium is safest.
Anti-AliasingOff+6% FPS
Smooths jagged edges — higher levels (MSAA) get expensive. 2x is a good balance.
Anisotropic Filtering4x+4% FPS
Keeps road and building textures sharp at angles. Cheap — 16x is fine.
Texture QualityHighbaseline
Surface sharpness — nearly free if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) get in Mafia II: Definitive Edition?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) averages around 13 FPS at 1080p in Mafia II: Definitive Edition — up from about 6 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) run Mafia II: Definitive Edition at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) averages roughly 8 FPS in Mafia II: Definitive Edition; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Mafia II: Definitive Edition settings for the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU)?

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