Crysis Warhead
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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 | 990 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 930 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 905 fps | 735 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 969 fps | 775 fps | 630 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 854 fps | 683 fps | 555 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 831 fps | 665 fps | 540 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 981 fps | 785 fps | 628 fps | 510 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 894 fps | 715 fps | 572 fps | 465 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 808 fps | 646 fps | 517 fps | 420 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 692 fps | 554 fps | 443 fps | 360 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 502 fps | 402 fps | 321 fps | 261 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 945 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 878 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 969 fps | 788 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 914 fps | 743 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps | 698 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 848 fps | 678 fps | 551 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 909 fps | 727 fps | 582 fps | 473 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 800 fps | 640 fps | 512 fps | 416 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 779 fps | 623 fps | 498 fps | 405 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 736 fps | 588 fps | 471 fps | 383 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 671 fps | 537 fps | 429 fps | 349 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 606 fps | 485 fps | 388 fps | 315 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 519 fps | 415 fps | 332 fps | 270 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 376 fps | 301 fps | 241 fps | 196 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 969 fps | 775 fps | 620 fps | 504 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 900 fps | 720 fps | 576 fps | 468 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 808 fps | 646 fps | 517 fps | 420 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 762 fps | 609 fps | 487 fps | 396 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 715 fps | 572 fps | 458 fps | 372 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 565 fps | 452 fps | 362 fps | 294 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 485 fps | 388 fps | 310 fps | 252 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 427 fps | 342 fps | 273 fps | 222 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 415 fps | 332 fps | 266 fps | 216 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 392 fps | 314 fps | 251 fps | 204 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 358 fps | 286 fps | 229 fps | 186 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 323 fps | 258 fps | 207 fps | 168 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 277 fps | 222 fps | 177 fps | 144 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 201 fps | 161 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
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Crysis Warhead (2008) is an intense action shooter that takes place on the opposite side of the island from the original Crysis, featuring fiercer battles and more demanding combat scenarios. The game emphasizes tactical gameplay and adaptive combat strategies, with players facing increasingly challenging enemies throughout the campaign. Beyond the single-player experience, Crysis Warhead includes an expanded multiplayer suite called Crysis Wars with diverse online modes and 21 maps.
Running Crysis Warhead requires modest hardware by modern standards, though it can still stress older systems depending on your target FPS. The minimum CPU score sits around 291, with just 1 GB of RAM needed, but GPU performance becomes the limiting factor for smooth gameplay and higher graphics settings. An entry-level dedicated GPU will handle the benchmark comfortably at 1080p, though enthusiasts benchmarking at higher resolutions may want a mid-range card for consistent 60+ FPS performance.
With a respectable 76/100 rating, Crysis Warhead is worth playing for action fans who appreciate tactical combat and multiplayer competition. The game remains an enjoyable piece of PC gaming history and a solid benchmark title for testing older hardware configurations.
Performance profile
September 2008 release. Crysis Warhead 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.
Action titles like Crysis Warhead reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Crysis Warhead 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
Take on the fight as the volatile Sergeant "Psycho" Sykes in a new parallel story taking place during the events of Crysis. Psycho's secret mission will take him to the other side of the island on a ruthless pursuit of a North Korean general hell-bent on obtaining powerful technology. With the versatile powers of his Nanosuit and an arsenal of fully customizable weapons & vehicles at his disposal, Sykes will do whatever it takes to carry out his top-secret objective. Action on the other side of the island is more intense, the battles are fierce, and the mission protocol is no longer "Adapt to Survive". As Sergeant Sykes, now you must adapt to dominate the battle. Twin SMG's blazing, seizing new vehicles, or going stealth, the action and the victory is on your terms.
