Best Starfield settings for the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) (2026)
On a Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-class CPU), Starfield runs at roughly 18 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 7FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 7 | 18 |
| 1440p | 4 | 11 |
| 4K | 2 | 5 |
💡 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 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) get in Starfield?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages around 18 FPS at 1080p in Starfield — up from about 7 FPS with everything on High.
Can the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) run Starfield at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages roughly 11 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 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 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.