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Best S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 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), S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 runs at roughly 18 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 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 18 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 5 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 18 FPS at 1080p and 11 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 6 FPS at 4K. With only 2GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 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	18
1440p	3	11
4K	2	6

💡 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heavy Unreal Engine 5 game — upscaling is basically required at 1440p and up.

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

Recommended settings

Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS

Supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS. A heavy Unreal Engine 5 game - upscaling is practically required at 1440p and above.

Overall QualityLow+18% FPS

The master quality slider. A step from Epic to High frees significant FPS with little visual loss in motion.

Shadow QualityLow+11% FPS

Shadow resolution and range. High is the key trade-off point.

Global Illumination (Lumen)Low+10% FPS

Lumen bounce lighting. Heavy; Medium is a big FPS saver for a subtle visual trade.

Vegetation QualityLow+8% FPS

Grass and vegetation density across the Zone. A real cost in open areas.

ReflectionsLow+7% FPS

Lumen reflections on water, glass and metal. High is a clean step below Epic.

Effects QualityLow+6% FPS

Explosions, fire and anomaly effects. Lowering helps in heavy gunfights.

Environment Draw DistanceLow+6% FPS

How far the Zone renders at full detail. Mild pop-in when lowered.

Post ProcessingLow+5% FPS

Bloom, depth of field and motion blur. Cheap; set to taste.

MaterialsLow+5% FPS

Surface shading detail on weapons and walls. High is a clean trade.

Anti-AliasingLow+4% FPS

Edge smoothing. Medium/High keeps the gritty world clean cheaply.

Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS

Surface sharpness. Heavy on VRAM - High is safe on 8-10GB cards.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) get in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages around 18 FPS at 1080p in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 — up from about 5 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages roughly 11 FPS in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 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 Overall Quality 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.