The Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is a relatively light game to run. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 12 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 5 FPS with everything on High.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 5 | 12 |
| 1440p | 3 | 7 |
| 4K | 2 | 4 |
At 1080p expect around 12 FPS, at 1440p about 7 FPS, and at 4K roughly 4 FPS with optimized settings. 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 12 FPS at 1080p in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII.
Around 12 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 5 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.