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Best Alan Wake 2 settings for the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) (2026)

On a Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Alan Wake 2 runs at roughly 16 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 5FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Alan Wake 2 is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 16 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 5 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 16 FPS at 1080p and 10 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 6 FPS at 4K. Alan Wake 2 offers ray tracing, but the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) isn't built for it, so we leave it off. With only 2GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Alan Wake 2 at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. 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	5	16
1440p	3	10
4K	2	6

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

Recommended settings

Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS

Supports DLSS and FSR plus Frame Generation. Practically required for path tracing - the most demanding game of the generation.

Ray Tracing PresetOffsaves FPS

Medium/High enable path-traced indirect lighting - even heavier than Cyberpunk. Even a 4090 needs DLSS plus Frame Gen to hit 60 FPS. Low is a middle ground, or Off for performance.

Global IlluminationLow+14% FPS

Bounced lighting that defines the atmosphere. High over Epic is the key saving.

Shadow QualityLow+10% FPS

Shadow resolution and accuracy. High is a solid choice.

Global ReflectionsLow+8% FPS

Surface and puddle reflections. Notable cost but adds a lot to the horror atmosphere.

Volumetric LightingLow+8% FPS

Light shafts and fog. Heavy for the look - High over Epic is an easy saving.

Post ProcessingLow+6% FPS

Bloom, depth of field and film effects that define the look. High is a clean trade.

Volumetric SpotlightsLow+6% FPS

Volumetric cones from the flashlight and spotlights - central to the mood. Medium is a solid saving.

Terrain QualityLow+6% FPS

Terrain and far-off detail. Mild pop-in when lowered.

Fog DetailLow+5% FPS

Atmospheric fog detail. A low-risk saving.

SSAOOff+5% FPS

Screen-space ambient occlusion - soft contact shadows. Medium is a cheap, good-looking option.

Texture ResolutionEpic-1% FPS

Surface sharpness. Needs plenty of VRAM - ease off on 8GB cards.

Texture Filtering16xbaseline

Keeps surfaces sharp at angles - effectively free, use 16x.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) get in Alan Wake 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages around 16 FPS at 1080p in Alan Wake 2 — up from about 5 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) run Alan Wake 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages roughly 10 FPS in Alan Wake 2; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Alan Wake 2 settings for the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen)?

Turn on XeSS (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Global Illumination 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.