Best Starfield settings for the Intel UHD 630 (desktop 8th–10th Gen) (2026)
On a Intel UHD 630 (desktop 8th–10th Gen) (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-class CPU), Starfield runs at roughly 11 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 4FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 4 | 11 |
| 1440p | 2 | 7 |
| 4K | 1 | 3 |
💡 Starfield: Unusually CPU-bound in cities — a CPU upgrade often helps more than a GPU one.
🚀 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
Starfield supports FSR and (via update) DLSS/XeSS. A big GPU-side boost — though in cities you may still be CPU-limited.
Shadow QualityLow+11% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick over Ultra.
Indirect LightingLow+9% FPS
Bounced global illumination. A meaningful GPU cost with a modest visual payoff.
ReflectionsLow+8% FPS
Screen-space reflections on metal and glass. Often subtle in motion.
Volumetric LightingLow+8% FPS
Atmospheric light shafts. Heavy for the look — an easy saving.
Crowd DensityLow+7% FPS
How many NPCs populate cities. This loads your CPU — the main lever in Starfield’s CPU-bound towns.
Particle QualityLow+5% FPS
Effects and debris. Lowering smooths combat-heavy moments.
Grass QualityLow+5% FPS
Planet-surface foliage density. A decent saving on lush worlds.
Ambient Occlusion (GTAO)Off+4% FPS
Soft contact shadows. Cheap; leave On unless you need the frames.
Motion BlurOff+2% FPS
Camera blur in motion. Nearly free — pure preference.
⚡ Fine-tune this for your exact CPU & target FPS →
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the Intel UHD 630 (desktop 8th–10th Gen) get in Starfield?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel UHD 630 (desktop 8th–10th Gen) averages around 11 FPS at 1080p in Starfield — up from about 4 FPS with everything on High.
Can the Intel UHD 630 (desktop 8th–10th Gen) run Starfield at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel UHD 630 (desktop 8th–10th Gen) averages roughly 7 FPS in Starfield; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
What are the best Starfield settings for the Intel UHD 630 (desktop 8th–10th Gen)?
Turn on XeSS (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Indirect Lighting 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.