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Best ARK: Survival Ascended 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), ARK: Survival Ascended runs at roughly 14 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 ARK: Survival Ascended 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 14 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 5 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 14 FPS at 1080p and 8 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 5 FPS at 4K. With only 2GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in ARK: Survival Ascended 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.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p514
1440p38
4K25
💡 ARK: Survival Ascended: One of the most demanding games made - lower Foliage and Lumen first; upscaling is required.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
ARK: Survival Ascended (Unreal Engine 5) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. Practically required - this is one of the most demanding survival games made.
Global Illumination (Lumen)Low+15% FPS
Software Lumen bounce lighting - the single heaviest setting. Medium/High is the realistic pick; Epic is brutal.
Foliage QualityLow+11% FPS
The dense jungle foliage - a massive cost given how much covers the island. Lowering it is one of the biggest FPS wins.
Shadow QualityLow+10% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. Medium/High is standard for playable frames.
Effects QualityLow+7% FPS
Water, weather and combat effects. Lowering smooths busy bases and raids.
View DistanceLow+7% FPS
How far the island renders - a real cost given the long sightlines. Medium/High is sensible.
Post ProcessingLow+5% FPS
Bloom and depth of field. Cheap; set to taste.
Anti-AliasingLow+4% FPS
Edge smoothing. Medium keeps the image clean cheaply.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - VRAM-hungry. Medium/High on 8GB cards to avoid stutter.

⚡ Fine-tune this for your exact CPU & target FPS →

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) get in ARK: Survival Ascended?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages around 14 FPS at 1080p in ARK: Survival Ascended — up from about 5 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) run ARK: Survival Ascended at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages roughly 8 FPS in ARK: Survival Ascended; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best ARK: Survival Ascended 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 (Lumen) and Foliage 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.