Can a Intel Arc A580 run SCUM?
The Intel Arc A580 clears the minimum bar for SCUM but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 52 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the Intel Arc A580 measures up
| Requirement | Intel Arc A580 | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 20 | 13 | 23 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 3 GB | 6 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 medium preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 32 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 19 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
How other cards handle SCUM
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs Intel Arc A580 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | C | 55 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti | C | 55 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 Fury X | C | 52 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | C | 52 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | C | 49 | ▼ 3 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | C | 49 | ▼ 3 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Intel Arc A580 run SCUM?
The Intel Arc A580 clears the minimum bar for SCUM but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 52 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 52 FPS at 1080p, 32 FPS at 1440p and 19 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the medium 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.