Dark Messiah of Might and Magic
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Dark Messiah of Might and Magic FPS by GPU
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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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About
"Dark Messiah of Might and Magic," released in 2006, is an intriguing blend of fighting and role-playing genres that immerses players in a dark fantasy environment. Built on an enhanced version of Valve's Source Engine, this game stands out for its dynamic combat system that allows players to leverage swords, stealth, and sorcery in creative ways. With its engaging gameplay mechanics and robust narrative set in the iconic Might & Magic universe, it captures the essence of action RPG experiences.
In terms of PC performance, "Dark Messiah of Might and Magic" is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1000 to run efficiently. Players with systems equipped with a modest GPU, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or AMD Radeon HD 7750, should expect smooth gameplay, ideally targeting FPS benchmarks above 30 at medium graphics settings. The minimum RAM requirement of 1 GB also ensures that even older systems can handle this game without significant strain.
Given its 78/100 rating and engaging gameplay, "Dark Messiah of Might and Magic" is worth a try, especially for fans of action RPGs. The game's ability to blend ferocious combat and strategy creates a captivating experience that resonates well with those looking for a dark and immersive adventure.
Performance profile
Released in October 2006, Dark Messiah of Might and Magic 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.
Fighting games live and die by latency. Dark Messiah of Might and Magic plays best at a locked 60 FPS with VSync off on a low-input-lag monitor; dropped frames are far more damaging than slightly lower resolution.
Extremely light — Dark Messiah of Might and Magic 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.
