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Blackthorn Arena

Blackthorn Arena

70/100
1 ratings2020Easy to run

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1080p performance

Blackthorn Arena estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps830 fps675 fps
RTX 4090999 fps964 fps771 fps626 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps865 fps692 fps562 fps
RTX 5080999 fps815 fps652 fps530 fps
RTX 4080 Super958 fps766 fps613 fps498 fps
RTX 4070 Ti757 fps605 fps484 fps394 fps
RTX 4070649 fps519 fps415 fps337 fps
RX 7800 XT571 fps457 fps366 fps297 fps
RTX 3080556 fps445 fps356 fps289 fps
RTX 4060 Ti525 fps420 fps336 fps273 fps
RTX 3070479 fps383 fps306 fps249 fps
RTX 4060432 fps346 fps277 fps225 fps
RTX 3060371 fps297 fps237 fps193 fps
GTX 1660 Super269 fps215 fps172 fps140 fps

1440p performance

Blackthorn Arena estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090973 fps778 fps623 fps506 fps
RTX 4090904 fps723 fps578 fps470 fps
RX 7900 XTX811 fps649 fps519 fps422 fps
RTX 5080765 fps612 fps489 fps398 fps
RTX 4080 Super718 fps575 fps460 fps373 fps
RTX 4070 Ti568 fps454 fps363 fps295 fps
RTX 4070487 fps389 fps311 fps253 fps
RX 7800 XT429 fps343 fps274 fps223 fps
RTX 3080417 fps334 fps267 fps217 fps
RTX 4060 Ti394 fps315 fps252 fps205 fps
RTX 3070359 fps287 fps230 fps187 fps
RTX 4060324 fps259 fps208 fps169 fps
RTX 3060278 fps222 fps178 fps145 fps
GTX 1660 Super202 fps161 fps129 fps105 fps

4K performance

Blackthorn Arena estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090519 fps415 fps332 fps270 fps
RTX 4090482 fps386 fps308 fps251 fps
RX 7900 XTX432 fps346 fps277 fps225 fps
RTX 5080408 fps326 fps261 fps212 fps
RTX 4080 Super383 fps306 fps245 fps199 fps
RTX 4070 Ti303 fps242 fps194 fps157 fps
RTX 4070259 fps208 fps166 fps135 fps
RX 7800 XT229 fps183 fps146 fps119 fps
RTX 3080222 fps178 fps142 fps116 fps
RTX 4060 Ti210 fps168 fps134 fps109 fps
RTX 3070192 fps153 fps123 fps100 fps
RTX 4060173 fps138 fps111 fps90 fps
RTX 3060148 fps119 fps95 fps77 fps
GTX 1660 Super107 fps86 fps69 fps56 fps

Minimum Hardware

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2 GB, GeForce GTX 660/Radeon HD 7870

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Processor
Minimum required

Intel Core i5-3450 (3.1 GHz) / AMD FX-6300 X6 (3.5 GHz)

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Memory
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8 GB

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Genres

IndieRole-playing (RPG)SimulationStrategy

About

Blackthorn Arena, released in 2020, is an indie RPG strategy simulation that immerses players in a fantastical world filled with mythical creatures and classic fantasy races. As the master of Blackthorn Arena, your objective centers around training gladiators to fight for glory, combining real-time combat with strategic management. This unique blend of gameplay elements and compelling storylines makes Blackthorn Arena stand out among similar genre games.

When it comes to PC performance, Blackthorn Arena is quite accessible for most gamers. The game's minimum GPU requirement is an entry-level model with a benchmark score of around 4047, making it suitable for those with basic gaming setups. With at least 8 GB of RAM and a CPU score of 4228, players can expect decent FPS across various graphical settings. For optimal performance, a mid-tier GPU such as an NVIDIA GTX 1050 or comparable would enhance the gaming experience significantly.

Given its score of 70/100, Blackthorn Arena appeals to fans of strategy and simulation genres who appreciate in-depth management gameplay. If you enjoy honing your skills in a gladiatorial setting and strategizing your way to victory, this game is worth considering, especially for casual gamers looking for a unique experience without high-end hardware demands.

Performance profile

Released in January 2020, Blackthorn Arena targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

As a strategy title, Blackthorn Arena 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 Blackthorn Arena; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

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