Obsidian's Avowed has finally dropped... and it is incredibly demanding. If you are exploring the vibrant, colourful biomes of the Living Lands, you need serious pixel-pushing power. Enter Intel's newest budget champion. We put this fresh hardware to the test. Let us dive into the Intel Arc B580 Avowed at 1080p performance... and find the sweet-spot settings for South African gamers.

Intel Arc B580 Avowed at 1080p: The FPS Benchmark 📊

Intel's Battlemage architecture is making serious waves. The Arc B580 is priced very competitively in ZAR. It sits nicely in the budget tier... making it a stellar choice for 1080p gaming. In our benchmark runs, the B580 handled Avowed surprisingly well.

At 1080p High settings without upscaling, we saw an average of 45 to 50 FPS. The magical combat effects do cause minor dips... but it remains highly playable. The card features 12GB of VRAM. This is a massive advantage for texture streaming. You will not suffer from ugly texture pop-ins during intense battles.

If you want a locked 60 FPS experience, you need to tweak a few things. Upgrading your GPU is naturally the first step. You can browse our latest graphics cards to see how the B580 stacks up against older hardware.

Optimal Settings for Smooth Gameplay ⚙️

To optimise your frame rate, we recommend a clever mix of Medium and High settings. Drop your volumetric shadow quality to Medium. Keep your environment textures on High to preserve the beautiful world.

Turn on Intel XeSS upscaling... and set it to Quality mode. This AI tool is fantastic. It boosts your performance significantly without blurring the final image. You easily gain those missing frames for a buttery smooth 60 FPS.

Of course, a good GPU needs a solid foundation. If your CPU is ancient, it will bottleneck your new card. Pair your setup with one of our powerful processors to keep minimum frame rates high during chaotic boss fights.

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Performance Pro Tip ⚡

When playing Avowed on an Intel Arc card, always ensure your motherboard has Resizable BAR (ReBAR) enabled in the BIOS. Intel GPUs rely heavily on this feature to deliver maximum frame rates and prevent annoying stutters.

Should You Upgrade Your Whole Rig? 🖥️

Sometimes a simple GPU swap is simply not enough. Avowed loves fast RAM and quick NVMe storage. If your current system is struggling, starting fresh might be the smartest move. We have curated the best gaming PC deals to help you explore Eora in style.

Not everyone enjoys the hassle of building from scratch. If you want a plug-and-play solution, our pre-built PC deals offer incredible value in ZAR. You get a fully tested machine delivered straight to your door.

Prefer gaming on the move? Avowed looks stunning on a smaller screen too. Check out our high-performance laptops for sale if you need a portable powerhouse for your adventures.

Ready to Explore the Living Lands? Don't let low frame rates ruin your adventure in Avowed. Whether you need a new GPU or a complete system overhaul, Evetech has exactly what you need. Explore our massive range of PC components and level up your gaming experience today.