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Best Monster Hunter: World 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), Monster Hunter: World runs at roughly 7 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 Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Monster Hunter: World is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 7 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 7 FPS at 1080p and 4 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 2 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
1080p37
1440p24
4K12
💡 Monster Hunter: World: Volume Rendering is by far the heaviest setting - set it to Low first. The hi-res texture pack needs 8GB+ VRAM.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
World has no DLSS in the base game, but the resolution-scaling slider is the biggest GPU lever. (The free hi-res texture pack needs extra VRAM.)
Volume Rendering QualityOff+14% FPS
Volumetric fog and dust — by far the heaviest setting in the game for a subtle effect. Set it to Low first for a big FPS jump.
Shadow QualityLow+10% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High looks close to Max while running faster.
Foliage Sway / DetailLow+7% FPS
Density and animation of jungle foliage — partly CPU-bound in busy zones. Medium is a safe trim.
Ambient OcclusionOff+6% FPS
Soft contact shading. Medium is plenty.
Texture QualityFull-1% FPS
Surface sharpness. The Full (hi-res) pack is VRAM-hungry — on 8GB cards stick to High.

⚡ Fine-tune this for your exact CPU & target FPS →

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) get in Monster Hunter: World?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) averages around 7 FPS at 1080p in Monster Hunter: World — up from about 3 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) run Monster Hunter: World at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) averages roughly 4 FPS in Monster Hunter: World; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Monster Hunter: World 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 Volume Rendering 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.