Aliens: Dark Descent
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Aliens: Dark Descent FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 527 fps | 422 fps | 337 fps | 274 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 489 fps | 392 fps | 313 fps | 254 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 439 fps | 351 fps | 281 fps | 228 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 414 fps | 331 fps | 265 fps | 215 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 389 fps | 311 fps | 249 fps | 202 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 307 fps | 246 fps | 197 fps | 160 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 264 fps | 211 fps | 169 fps | 137 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 232 fps | 186 fps | 149 fps | 121 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 226 fps | 181 fps | 145 fps | 117 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 213 fps | 171 fps | 137 fps | 111 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 194 fps | 156 fps | 124 fps | 101 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 176 fps | 141 fps | 112 fps | 91 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 151 fps | 120 fps | 96 fps | 78 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 109 fps | 87 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 395 fps | 316 fps | 253 fps | 206 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 367 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 329 fps | 264 fps | 211 fps | 171 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 311 fps | 248 fps | 199 fps | 161 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 292 fps | 233 fps | 187 fps | 152 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 231 fps | 184 fps | 148 fps | 120 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 198 fps | 158 fps | 126 fps | 103 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 174 fps | 139 fps | 111 fps | 91 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 169 fps | 136 fps | 108 fps | 88 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 160 fps | 128 fps | 102 fps | 83 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 146 fps | 117 fps | 93 fps | 76 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 132 fps | 105 fps | 84 fps | 69 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 113 fps | 90 fps | 72 fps | 59 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 82 fps | 66 fps | 52 fps | 43 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 211 fps | 169 fps | 135 fps | 110 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 196 fps | 157 fps | 125 fps | 102 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 176 fps | 141 fps | 112 fps | 91 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 166 fps | 133 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 156 fps | 124 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 123 fps | 98 fps | 79 fps | 64 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 105 fps | 84 fps | 67 fps | 55 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 93 fps | 74 fps | 59 fps | 48 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 85 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 78 fps | 62 fps | 50 fps | 40 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps | 37 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 60 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 44 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
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About
Aliens: Dark Descent (2023) is a squad-based action game that puts you in command of soldiers fighting a terrifying Xenomorph outbreak on Planet Lethe. You'll lead your squad in real-time tactical combat within the iconic Alien franchise universe. The game earned a solid 79/100 rating and offers an engaging single-player experience that blends strategy with intense action.
The game is relatively accessible for most PC gamers. You'll need at least an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 5977 and a CPU scoring approximately 2628, along with 8 GB of RAM minimum. These modest requirements mean even budget graphics cards can handle the game, and you should expect solid FPS performance on mid-range hardware. For higher graphical fidelity and consistent frame rates, stepping up to a mid-tier GPU will give you more headroom for performance settings.
If you enjoy squad-based tactical gameplay and the Alien universe, Dark Descent is worth your time. With its strong rating and accessible performance requirements, it's an easy recommendation for action fans looking for their next benchmark title.
Performance profile
June 2023 release. As a current-generation title, Aliens: Dark Descent pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.
As a strategy title, Aliens: Dark Descent is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Aliens: Dark Descent; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
