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Banjo-Kazooie

Banjo-Kazooie

85/100
363 ratings1998Easy to run

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1080p performance

Banjo-Kazooie estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps814 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps859 fps698 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps945 fps756 fps615 fps
RTX 3080999 fps920 fps736 fps598 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps869 fps695 fps565 fps
RTX 3070990 fps792 fps634 fps515 fps
RTX 4060894 fps716 fps572 fps465 fps
RTX 3060767 fps613 fps491 fps399 fps
GTX 1660 Super556 fps445 fps356 fps289 fps

1440p performance

Banjo-Kazooie estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps972 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps872 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps822 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps951 fps772 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps939 fps751 fps610 fps
RTX 4070999 fps805 fps644 fps523 fps
RX 7800 XT886 fps709 fps567 fps461 fps
RTX 3080862 fps690 fps552 fps448 fps
RTX 4060 Ti815 fps652 fps521 fps424 fps
RTX 3070743 fps594 fps475 fps386 fps
RTX 4060671 fps537 fps429 fps349 fps
RTX 3060575 fps460 fps368 fps299 fps
GTX 1660 Super417 fps333 fps267 fps217 fps

4K performance

Banjo-Kazooie estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps859 fps687 fps558 fps
RTX 4090997 fps797 fps638 fps518 fps
RX 7900 XTX894 fps716 fps572 fps465 fps
RTX 5080843 fps675 fps540 fps439 fps
RTX 4080 Super792 fps634 fps507 fps412 fps
RTX 4070 Ti626 fps501 fps401 fps326 fps
RTX 4070537 fps429 fps343 fps279 fps
RX 7800 XT473 fps378 fps303 fps246 fps
RTX 3080460 fps368 fps294 fps239 fps
RTX 4060 Ti434 fps348 fps278 fps226 fps
RTX 3070396 fps317 fps253 fps206 fps
RTX 4060358 fps286 fps229 fps186 fps
RTX 3060307 fps245 fps196 fps159 fps
GTX 1660 Super222 fps178 fps142 fps116 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Nvidia GeForce GT 630

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SSE4.1 instruction set-compatible

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Genres

PlatformQuiz/TriviaAdventure

About

Banjo-Kazooie, released in 1998, is a beloved adventure platformer known for its engaging gameplay and whimsical characters. In this charming title, players control Banjo the bear and his sidekick Kazooie, embarking on a quest to rescue Banjo's sister, Tooty, from the evil witch Gruntilda. The game is notable for its unique blend of platforming challenges, trivia elements, and humor, along with an expansive world filled with collectibles that keep players entertained throughout.

When it comes to PC performance, Banjo-Kazooie is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 686 to run smoothly. Players can expect solid frame rates, typically reaching 60 FPS on mid-tier systems with integrated graphics or basic dedicated GPUs. While the game doesn’t demand cutting-edge technology, adjusting graphics settings may enhance visual clarity on older hardware without sacrificing performance.

If you're a fan of adventure and platform gaming, Banjo-Kazooie is definitely worth your time, especially considering its rating of 85/100. With its nostalgic appeal and engaging gameplay mechanics, it offers a delightful experience for both newcomers and veteran players alike. Don't miss the chance to explore this classic title that laid the groundwork for future platformers.

Performance profile

Released in June 1998, Banjo-Kazooie predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.

Banjo-Kazooie is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — Banjo-Kazooie runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

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