Best The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) 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), The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) runs at roughly 19 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 9FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 9 | 19 |
| 1440p | 5 | 12 |
| 4K | 3 | 6 |
🚀 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
The Next-Gen update adds DLSS, FSR and XeSS. A big GPU-side boost, especially with ray tracing on.
Ray Tracing (GI / Reflections / Shadows)Offsaves FPS
Ray-traced global illumination and reflections — beautiful but very heavy. Turn Off for big FPS; pair with upscaling if you want it.
Foliage Visibility RangeLow+10% FPS
How far grass and bushes render — a real cost in the open world. High is a great trade.
Shadow QualityLow+8% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High looks nearly identical to Ultra.
Grass DensityLow+7% FPS
How thick the grass is. Lowering is an easy saving in fields.
Detail LevelLow+6% FPS
Overall world geometry detail and draw distance.
Ambient Occlusion (HBAO+)Off+5% FPS
Contact shadows for depth. SSAO is a cheaper alternative to HBAO+.
Water QualityLow+4% FPS
Water detail and reflections. Modest cost.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness — cheap if it fits your VRAM. Keep it Ultra on 8GB+ cards.
NVIDIA HairWorksOffbaseline
Physically simulated hair and fur. Surprisingly costly (especially on monsters) — most players leave it Off or Geralt-only.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps the ground sharp into the distance — essentially free, use 16x.
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) get in The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages around 19 FPS at 1080p in The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) — up from about 9 FPS with everything on High.
Can the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) run The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages roughly 12 FPS in The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen); turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
What are the best The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) 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 Foliage Visibility Range 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.