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Can the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) run Subnautica 2? (2026)

Not really
~15 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and Subnautica 2 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 15 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 6 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p615
1440p39
4K25
💡 Subnautica 2: Early-access Unreal Engine 5 - Lumen Global Illumination is the heaviest setting; upscaling helps a lot.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 15 FPS, at 1440p about 9 FPS, and at 4K roughly 5 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) run Subnautica 2?

Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) averages about 15 FPS at 1080p in Subnautica 2.

What FPS does the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) get in Subnautica 2 at 1080p?

Around 15 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 6 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Subnautica 2 run better on the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen)?

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.