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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 Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Elden Ring runs at roughly 42 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 20FPS 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 Elden Ring is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 42 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 20 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 42 FPS at 1080p and 25 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 14 FPS at 4K. Elden Ring offers ray tracing, but the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) isn't built for it, so we leave it off. Elden Ring doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings below.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	20	42
1440p	12	25
4K	7	14

💡 Elden Ring: Engine-locked to 60 FPS — aim for a rock-solid 60 rather than more.

Recommended settings

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.

Volumetric Lighting QualityLow+6% FPS

God-rays and atmospheric light. High is a clean trade over Maximum.

Anti-Aliasing QualityLow+5% FPS

Edge smoothing. Medium/High is cheap and keeps the image clean.

SSAOLow+5% FPS

Screen-space ambient occlusion, the soft contact shadows. Medium is a good balance.

Shader QualityLow+5% FPS

Surface shader detail. High looks great while saving frames over Maximum.

Water Surface QualityLow+4% FPS

Detail of water surfaces and reflections. Moderate cost near lakes and coasts.

Depth of FieldOff+3% FPS

Background blur for cinematic depth. Cheap; personal preference.

Texture QualityMaximum-1% FPS

Surface detail. Cheap if it fits your VRAM — keep it high on 8GB+ cards.

Motion BlurOffbaseline

Camera blur in motion. Nearly free; many players disable it.

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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 42 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 25 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.