Can a Intel Arc A380 run Frostpunk?
The Intel Arc A380 clears the minimum bar for Frostpunk but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 37 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the Intel Arc A380 measures up
| Requirement | Intel Arc A380 | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 10 | 6 | 16 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB | Recommended |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Supported | Game has no RT | N/A | |
| Upscaling | FSR, XeSS | Not supported | N/A | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the low preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 23 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 13 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
How other cards handle Frostpunk
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs Intel Arc A380 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Radeon 780M | D | 40 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 | D | 37 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 380 | D | 37 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon HD 7970 | D | 37 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| Intel Arc Graphics 140V | D | 37 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | D | 33 | ▼ 4 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Intel Arc A380 run Frostpunk?
The Intel Arc A380 clears the minimum bar for Frostpunk but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 37 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 37 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p and 13 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the low preset at 1080p.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.