The Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and ARK: Survival Ascended 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 4 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 2 FPS with everything on High.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 2 | 4 |
| 1440p | 1 | 3 |
| 4K | 1 | 1 |
At 1080p expect around 4 FPS, at 1440p about 3 FPS, and at 4K roughly 1 FPS with optimized settings. With only 2GB 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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Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) averages about 4 FPS at 1080p in ARK: Survival Ascended.
Around 4 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 2 FPS on all-High).
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.