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Best Age of Empires IV settings for the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) (2026)

On a Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Age of Empires IV runs at roughly 64 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 36FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) is a entry-level graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Age of Empires IV is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 64 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 36 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 64 FPS at 1080p and 43 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 24 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
1080p3664
1440p2243
4K1224
💡 Age of Empires IV: Late-game battles with hundreds of units are CPU-bound - a fast CPU matters more than the GPU here.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
Age of Empires IV has no DLSS, but the resolution-scale slider is the main GPU lever. Note late-game battles with hundreds of units are usually CPU-bound.
Shadow QualityLow+8% FPS
Shadow resolution across the map — Medium is a strong trim in a zoomed-out RTS view.
Physics & EffectsLow+7% FPS
Arrow volleys, siege debris and destruction — this spikes during big fights. Medium keeps late-game battles smooth.
Texture DetailUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness — cheap and safe on 6GB+ VRAM.
Geometry DetailHighbaseline
Unit and building model detail. High looks sharp at normal zoom.
Water QualityMediumbaseline
Reflections and water simulation. Medium is fine unless you play water-heavy maps.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) get in Age of Empires IV?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) averages around 64 FPS at 1080p in Age of Empires IV — up from about 36 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) run Age of Empires IV at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) averages roughly 43 FPS in Age of Empires IV; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Age of Empires IV settings for the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop)?

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