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Can the Intel Arc A380 run Assassin’s Creed Shadows? (2026)

👍 Yes, with tuned settings
~59 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The Intel Arc A380 is a entry-level card with 6GB of VRAM, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 59 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 18 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p1859
1440p1136
4K620
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 59 FPS, at 1440p about 36 FPS, and at 4K roughly 20 FPS with optimized settings. With only 6GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The single biggest improvement is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the Intel Arc A380 run Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Yes, with tuned settings. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel Arc A380 averages about 59 FPS at 1080p in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

What FPS does the Intel Arc A380 get in Assassin’s Creed Shadows at 1080p?

Around 59 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 18 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Assassin’s Creed Shadows run better on the Intel Arc A380?

Turn on XeSS (Balanced) for the biggest free boost, keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.