Burnout 3: Takedown
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 976 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 837 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 907 fps | 737 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 883 fps | 717 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 834 fps | 677 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 950 fps | 760 fps | 617 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 858 fps | 686 fps | 558 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 919 fps | 735 fps | 588 fps | 478 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 666 fps | 533 fps | 427 fps | 347 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 986 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 926 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 901 fps | 732 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 965 fps | 772 fps | 627 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 850 fps | 680 fps | 553 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 827 fps | 662 fps | 538 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 977 fps | 781 fps | 625 fps | 508 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 891 fps | 712 fps | 570 fps | 463 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 804 fps | 644 fps | 515 fps | 418 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 689 fps | 552 fps | 441 fps | 359 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 500 fps | 400 fps | 320 fps | 260 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 824 fps | 669 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 956 fps | 765 fps | 621 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 858 fps | 686 fps | 558 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 809 fps | 647 fps | 526 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 950 fps | 760 fps | 608 fps | 494 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 751 fps | 601 fps | 480 fps | 390 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 644 fps | 515 fps | 412 fps | 335 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 567 fps | 454 fps | 363 fps | 295 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 552 fps | 441 fps | 353 fps | 287 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 521 fps | 417 fps | 333 fps | 271 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 475 fps | 380 fps | 304 fps | 247 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 429 fps | 343 fps | 275 fps | 223 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 368 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 267 fps | 213 fps | 171 fps | 139 fps |
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About
Burnout 3: Takedown, released in 2004, is a high-octane racing game that stands out for its blend of aggressive driving and spectacular crash mechanics. Players embark on a global tour, racing through detailed environments across the USA, Europe, and the Far East while engaging in over 60 exhilarating race events and dynamic crash challenges. Its anarchic gameplay and adrenaline-pumping experience have made it a notable title in the racing genre.
In terms of PC performance, Burnout 3: Takedown is relatively accessible, requiring an entry-level GPU with a minimum score around 1344 and a CPU score of approximately 157. Those looking to achieve smooth gameplay and high FPS will fare best with more modern graphics cards in the mid-range tier, ensuring an enjoyable experience even at higher graphics settings. With 4 GB of RAM being the minimum requirement, players can expect solid performance across a variety of hardware configurations.
If you're a fan of racing games or high-paced arcade experiences, Burnout 3: Takedown is definitely worth playing, especially considering its solid rating of 83/100. Its unique combination of racing and crash mechanics offers a thrilling experience that keeps players engaged, ensuring hours of fun on both your PC and as part of your gaming collection.
Performance profile
Released in September 2004, Burnout 3: Takedown comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.
Racing games like Burnout 3: Takedown are latency-critical — input-to-screen responsiveness is everything. Target a locked 60 FPS minimum (ideally 120 FPS on a high-refresh display) with VSync off or G-Sync/FreeSync active.
Extremely light — Burnout 3: Takedown 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.
