The Intel Arc B580 is a capable mid-range GPU that can absolutely hit 60 FPS in Avowed - but you need to dial in the right settings to make it happen consistently. With the correct configuration, 1080p gameplay is smooth and 1440p is achievable at reduced quality presets.

Quick Answer

Can the Intel Arc B580 Run Avowed at 60 FPS?: Yes. At 1080p with High settings and XeSS upscaling enabled, the B580 comfortably delivers 60+ FPS in Avowed. At 1440p, dropping to Medium with XeSS Performance mode keeps you at or above 60 FPS in most areas.

🔧 Recommended Settings for 60 FPS at 1080p

To hit a stable 60 FPS at 1080p, start with the High preset and make the following adjustments:

  • Resolution: 1920×1080 native, or use XeSS at Quality mode for a boost
  • Shadow Quality: Medium (shadows are expensive on Arc, drop from Ultra)
  • Ambient Occlusion: Medium
  • Texture Quality: High (VRAM allows it on the B580's 12 GB)
  • Foliage Density: Medium
  • Anti-Aliasing: Use XeSS instead of TAA - this is the single biggest performance gain on Arc GPUs
  • Ray Tracing: Off (costs 20–30% performance for minimal visual gain)

With these settings, expect 65–80 FPS in open areas and 55–70 FPS in dense indoor environments. Enable XeSS Quality mode and you'll consistently sit above 70 FPS.

📊 1440p Settings Guide

At 1440p the B580 needs help from XeSS upscaling to maintain 60 FPS:

  • Resolution: 2560×1440 with XeSS Performance mode
  • Preset: Medium overall
  • Shadows: Low–Medium
  • Textures: High (12 GB VRAM handles it)
  • Post-Processing: Low
  • Ray Tracing: Off

Expect 58–72 FPS across most of Avowed's zones. Cutscenes and heavily scripted areas may dip briefly below 60 - enabling Frame Generation via Arc's driver overlay can smooth these out if your system supports it.

💡 Arc B580 Driver Tips for Avowed

Intel's Arc drivers have matured significantly. A few tips specific to Avowed:

  • Always use the latest Intel Arc driver - stability improvements for Obsidian titles have been shipped in recent updates
  • Enable ReBAR (Resizable BAR) in BIOS if not already active - Arc GPUs benefit more from ReBAR than most competitors
  • In the Intel Arc Control app, set the Avowed profile to Prefer Maximum Performance
  • If you experience shader stuttering on first load, let the game compile shaders fully before jumping into gameplay - this is a one-time process
  • Pair the B580 with at least 16 GB of DDR5 RAM and a modern CPU to avoid CPU bottlenecks in Avowed's open-world traversal

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does XeSS work well in Avowed on the B580? Yes, Avowed has native XeSS support and the B580 uses the dedicated XMX AI cores to run it efficiently. Quality mode adds roughly 25–35% to your frame rate with minimal visual degradation.

Is 1440p playable on the B580 without upscaling? Native 1440p at Medium settings typically yields 45–55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. XeSS upscaling is recommended to consistently hit 60+.

Does the B580 have enough VRAM for Avowed's High textures? Yes. Avowed's High texture pack sits comfortably within the B580's 12 GB GDDR6 frame buffer, with headroom to spare even at 1440p.

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