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Best Mafia II: Definitive Edition 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), Mafia II: Definitive Edition runs at roughly 63 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 Mafia II: Definitive Edition is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 63 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 36 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 63 FPS at 1080p and 46 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 26 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	36	63
1440p	22	46
4K	12	26

💡 Mafia II: Definitive Edition: Older remaster - runs easily; watch APEX PhysX on AMD cards (it runs on the CPU there).

🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

Recommended settings

Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS

Render resolution scaling is the biggest GPU-side lever — though this remaster runs easily on modern hardware.

APEX PhysX DetailOff+6% FPS

Cloth, debris and particle physics — can tank FPS on AMD cards (it runs on the CPU there). Off or Medium is safest.

Shadow QualityMedium+5% FPS

Shadow resolution and range — the heaviest setting here. Medium is barely different from High while running faster.

Anisotropic Filtering8x+2% FPS

Keeps road and building textures sharp at angles. Cheap — 16x is fine.

Geometry DetailHighbaseline

World and object detail. High is fine on most cards; lower it only if you need frames.

Anti-Aliasing2xbaseline

Smooths jagged edges — higher levels (MSAA) get expensive. 2x is a good balance.

Texture QualityHighbaseline

Surface sharpness — nearly free if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) get in Mafia II: Definitive Edition?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) averages around 63 FPS at 1080p in Mafia II: Definitive Edition — up from about 36 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) run Mafia II: Definitive Edition at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) averages roughly 46 FPS in Mafia II: Definitive Edition; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Mafia II: Definitive Edition 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 APEX PhysX Detail 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.