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Best Marathon 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), Marathon runs at roughly 19 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 8FPS 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 Marathon is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 19 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 8 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 19 FPS at 1080p and 11 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 7 FPS at 4K. With only 2GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Marathon 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
1080p819
1440p511
4K37
💡 Marathon: Bungie extraction shooter - busy zones are partly CPU-bound; upscaling helps the GPU side.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
Supports DLSS and FSR. The biggest single FPS gain — turn it on first, especially at 1440p and up.
Shadow QualityLow+12% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is a big saving over Epic with little visible difference in a fight.
View DistanceLow+11% FPS
How far the map and players render — key for spotting threats in an extraction shooter, and partly CPU-bound.
Effects QualityLow+8% FPS
Gunfire and ability effects. Drops most in firefights — lower it to stay steady.
Foliage / DetailLow+7% FPS
Environment density. Cheap to lower, and less cover hiding enemies.
Post ProcessingLow+5% FPS
Bloom and lens effects. Low gives a cleaner, clearer image.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface detail — nearly free if it fits your VRAM. On 8GB cards keep it at High.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps ground textures sharp at distance. Effectively free — leave it at 16x.

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Frequently asked

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

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages around 19 FPS at 1080p in Marathon — up from about 8 FPS with everything on High.

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

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages roughly 11 FPS in Marathon; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Marathon 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 Shadow Quality and View Distance 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.