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Burnout Paradise

Burnout Paradise

81/100
509 ratings2008Easy to run

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1080p performance

Burnout Paradise 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps894 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps870 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps822 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps922 fps749 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps833 fps677 fps
RTX 3060999 fps892 fps714 fps580 fps
GTX 1660 Super809 fps647 fps517 fps420 fps

1440p performance

Burnout Paradise estimated FPS at 1440p 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 fps888 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps937 fps761 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps825 fps671 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps803 fps652 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps948 fps758 fps616 fps
RTX 3070999 fps864 fps691 fps562 fps
RTX 4060976 fps781 fps625 fps507 fps
RTX 3060836 fps669 fps535 fps435 fps
GTX 1660 Super606 fps485 fps388 fps315 fps

4K performance

Burnout Paradise estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps812 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps928 fps754 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps833 fps677 fps
RTX 5080999 fps981 fps785 fps638 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps922 fps738 fps599 fps
RTX 4070 Ti911 fps729 fps583 fps474 fps
RTX 4070781 fps625 fps500 fps406 fps
RX 7800 XT688 fps550 fps440 fps358 fps
RTX 3080669 fps535 fps428 fps348 fps
RTX 4060 Ti632 fps506 fps404 fps329 fps
RTX 3070576 fps461 fps369 fps300 fps
RTX 4060520 fps416 fps333 fps271 fps
RTX 3060446 fps357 fps286 fps232 fps
GTX 1660 Super323 fps259 fps207 fps168 fps

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NVIDIA GeForce 6600

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Processor
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Intel Pentium 4 2.8 (XP)

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1 GB

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Burnout Paradise, released in 2008, is an iconic racing game that shifted the franchise towards an open-world format. The game is notable for its seamless multiplayer integration and expansive city environment, where players can engage in a variety of challenges while racing against friends. This departure from the closed-track format of previous installments brought a fresh experience to fans and solidified its place in gaming history.

For PC players looking to benchmark their performance in Burnout Paradise, the game is relatively accessible on modern hardware. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card and just 1 GB of RAM, players can expect decent FPS even on modest setups. More demanding graphics settings will naturally require a mid-range GPU, but many players report smooth performance even with older hardware, making it a great choice for those who want to enjoy racing without breaking the bank.

With a respectable score of 82/100, Burnout Paradise is a must-play for fans of the racing genre. Its blend of high-speed action, open-world exploration, and engaging multiplayer challenges create a thrilling experience that is still enjoyable today. If you're looking for a game that offers both nostalgic fun and competitive play, this title is definitely worth your time.

Performance profile

January 2008 release. Burnout Paradise targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Racing games like Burnout Paradise 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 Paradise 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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