Ark: Survival Ascended
This combination provides smooth gameplay with an average of 79 FPS, suitable for most gaming scenarios.
Performance Analysis
Combining the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M with a Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics delivers reliable performance in Ark: Survival Ascended. 4K gaming is possible at 41 FPS, though lowering some settings may improve fluidity. 1440p performance is excellent at 76 FPS, ideal for high-refresh gaming. 1080p gaming excels with 120 FPS, perfect for competitive play. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M brings 24 cores, 48 threads, 3.9 GHz boost to handle game logic and physics. Meanwhile, the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics with 4 GB VRAM, 1650 MHz boost clock handles rendering duties. Medium settings provide the smoothest experience at 86 FPS.
Hardware Specifications
Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M
Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
FPS Benchmarks by Resolution & Settings
Performance data for Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M + Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Ark: Survival Ascended
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 18.0 |
| 3840x2160 | High | 30.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 44.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Low | 70.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 35.0 |
| 2560x1440 | High | 55.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 83.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 131.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 55.0 |
| 1920x1080 | High | 89.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 131.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 205.0 |