Best Grand Theft Auto V 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), Grand Theft Auto V runs at roughly 60 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 23FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 23 | 60 |
| 1440p | 14 | 36 |
| 4K | 7 | 18 |
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings · ✓ tuned to this game’s real menu
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
The Enhanced edition adds DLSS and FSR. A free FPS boost — the original Legacy version has no upscaler.
Ray-Traced ShadowsOffsaves FPS
Enhanced-edition ray-traced shadows. A nice touch but a real cost — keep Off for high FPS.
Reflection QualityLow+14% FPS
One of GTA V’s heaviest settings — reflections on cars, water and windows. High over Ultra is a big saving.
Grass QualityNormal+10% FPS
Countryside grass density. "Very High" famously tanks FPS for a small visual gain — High is the sweet spot.
Shadow QualityNormal+8% FPS
Shadow resolution. High looks great and runs well.
Extended Distance ScalingOff+8% FPS
How much extra detail pops in at distance — partly CPU-bound. Lower it if you are CPU-limited.
Ambient OcclusionOff+5% FPS
Soft contact shadows. Normal is a cheap, good-looking choice.
Post FXNormal+5% FPS
Bloom, depth of field and light shafts. High is plenty.
TessellationOff+5% FPS
Adds rounded detail to surfaces. Normal is a low-impact saving.
Texture QualityVery High-1% FPS
Surface detail — cheap if it fits your VRAM. Very High is fine on modern cards.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps roads and pavement sharp into the distance — essentially free, use 16x.
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) get in Grand Theft Auto V?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) averages around 60 FPS at 1080p in Grand Theft Auto V — up from about 23 FPS with everything on High.
Can the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) run Grand Theft Auto V at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) averages roughly 36 FPS in Grand Theft Auto V; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
What are the best Grand Theft Auto V 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 Reflection Quality and Grass 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.