Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
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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 | 859 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps | 737 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 998 fps | 799 fps | 649 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 971 fps | 777 fps | 631 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 917 fps | 734 fps | 596 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 836 fps | 669 fps | 544 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 944 fps | 755 fps | 604 fps | 491 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 809 fps | 647 fps | 518 fps | 421 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 587 fps | 469 fps | 376 fps | 305 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 | 921 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 868 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 815 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 991 fps | 793 fps | 644 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 850 fps | 680 fps | 552 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 936 fps | 749 fps | 599 fps | 487 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 911 fps | 728 fps | 583 fps | 473 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 860 fps | 688 fps | 550 fps | 447 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 784 fps | 627 fps | 502 fps | 408 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 708 fps | 567 fps | 453 fps | 368 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 607 fps | 486 fps | 388 fps | 316 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 440 fps | 352 fps | 282 fps | 229 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 906 fps | 725 fps | 589 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 842 fps | 673 fps | 547 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 944 fps | 755 fps | 604 fps | 491 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 890 fps | 712 fps | 570 fps | 463 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 836 fps | 669 fps | 535 fps | 435 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 661 fps | 529 fps | 423 fps | 344 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 567 fps | 453 fps | 363 fps | 295 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 499 fps | 399 fps | 319 fps | 260 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 486 fps | 388 fps | 311 fps | 253 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 459 fps | 367 fps | 294 fps | 238 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 418 fps | 335 fps | 268 fps | 217 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 378 fps | 302 fps | 242 fps | 196 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 324 fps | 259 fps | 207 fps | 168 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 235 fps | 188 fps | 150 fps | 122 fps |
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997) is a legendary action-RPG that blends platforming with role-playing mechanics in a Gothic castle setting. You play as Alucard, wielding vampiric powers, weapons, and magical relics to battle darkness while uncovering hidden areas and secrets throughout the expansive map. The game's blend of combat, exploration, and progression made it a landmark title that defined the "Metroidvania" subgenre.
Performance-wise, Symphony of the Night is extremely accessible on modern PCs and demands minimal GPU resources. Even budget integrated graphics or entry-level dedicated GPUs will handle this game smoothly, easily delivering 60+ FPS at native resolution with maximum graphics settings. You'll find detailed FPS benchmarks across various GPU tiers on our database, but realistically, any gaming PC from the last decade will run this without breaking a sweat. Hardware requirements are so light that you can safely ignore performance concerns entirely.
With a 92/100 rating and timeless gameplay, Symphony of the Night remains essential for action-RPG fans and anyone interested in gaming history. If you enjoy exploration-heavy adventures with solid combat mechanics, this classic absolutely deserves a spot in your library.
Performance profile
Released in March 1997, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night 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.
RPGs like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.
Extremely light — Castlevania: Symphony of the Night 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.
Storyline
The game's story takes place during the year 1797, 5 years after the events of Rondo of Blood and begins with Richter Belmont's defeat of Count Dracula, mirroring the end of the former game. However, despite Dracula being defeated, Richter vanishes without a trace. Castlevania rises again five years later, and while there are no Belmonts to storm the castle, Alucard, the son of Dracula, awakens from his self-induced sleep, and decides to investigate what transpired during his slumber. Meanwhile, Maria Renard, Richter's sister-in-law, enters Castlevania herself to search for the missing Richter. She assists Alucard multiple times throughout the game.
