Best Elden Ring 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 AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-class CPU), Elden Ring runs at roughly 34 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 20FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 20 | 34 |
| 1440p | 12 | 20 |
| 4K | 6 | 10 |
💡 Elden Ring: Engine-locked to 60 FPS — aim for a rock-solid 60 rather than more.
Recommended settings · ✓ tuned to this game’s real menu
Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Added in a later patch for ambient occlusion and reflections. Since the game is locked to 60 FPS, only enable it if you can still hold a steady 60.
Shadow QualityLow+12% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the sweet spot; Maximum costs noticeably more for little gain.
Global Illumination QualityLow+10% FPS
Bounced ambient lighting. A solid FPS-for-looks trade in the open world.
Lighting QualityLow+8% FPS
Overall lighting fidelity. High looks great while saving frames over Maximum.
Reflection QualityLow+7% FPS
Water and surface reflections. Moderately heavy; High is plenty.
Effects QualityLow+6% FPS
Spell and weather effects. Lowering helps during flashy boss fights.
Grass QualityLow+6% FPS
Grass density and draw distance — a real cost in the open fields of the Lands Between.
Anti-Aliasing QualityLow+5% FPS
Edge smoothing. Medium/High is cheap and keeps the image clean.
Texture QualityMaximum-1% FPS
Surface detail. Cheap if it fits your VRAM — keep it high on 8GB+ cards.
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) get in Elden Ring?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) averages around 34 FPS at 1080p in Elden Ring — up from about 20 FPS with everything on High.
Can the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) run Elden Ring at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) averages roughly 20 FPS in Elden Ring; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
What are the best Elden Ring settings for the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop)?
Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Global Illumination 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.