Dark Souls II
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Dark Souls II FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 925 fps | 751 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 859 fps | 698 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 963 fps | 771 fps | 626 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 908 fps | 727 fps | 590 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 853 fps | 683 fps | 555 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 843 fps | 674 fps | 539 fps | 438 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 722 fps | 578 fps | 462 fps | 376 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 636 fps | 509 fps | 407 fps | 331 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 619 fps | 495 fps | 396 fps | 322 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 585 fps | 468 fps | 374 fps | 304 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 533 fps | 427 fps | 341 fps | 277 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 482 fps | 385 fps | 308 fps | 250 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 413 fps | 330 fps | 264 fps | 215 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 299 fps | 239 fps | 192 fps | 156 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 867 fps | 694 fps | 564 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 805 fps | 644 fps | 523 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 903 fps | 722 fps | 578 fps | 470 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 851 fps | 681 fps | 545 fps | 443 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 800 fps | 640 fps | 512 fps | 416 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 632 fps | 506 fps | 405 fps | 329 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 542 fps | 433 fps | 347 fps | 282 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 477 fps | 382 fps | 306 fps | 248 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 464 fps | 372 fps | 297 fps | 242 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 439 fps | 351 fps | 281 fps | 228 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 400 fps | 320 fps | 256 fps | 208 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 361 fps | 289 fps | 231 fps | 188 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 310 fps | 248 fps | 198 fps | 161 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 224 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 578 fps | 462 fps | 370 fps | 301 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 537 fps | 429 fps | 343 fps | 279 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 482 fps | 385 fps | 308 fps | 250 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 454 fps | 363 fps | 291 fps | 236 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 427 fps | 341 fps | 273 fps | 222 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 337 fps | 270 fps | 216 fps | 175 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 289 fps | 231 fps | 185 fps | 150 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 255 fps | 204 fps | 163 fps | 132 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 248 fps | 198 fps | 159 fps | 129 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 234 fps | 187 fps | 150 fps | 122 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 213 fps | 171 fps | 137 fps | 111 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 193 fps | 154 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 165 fps | 132 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps |
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Dark Souls II is the 2014 action RPG sequel that defined a generation of challenging combat games. Players take on the role of the Bearer of the Curse in the dark kingdom of Drangleic, battling through intricate level design and formidable enemies. The game introduced mechanics like dual-wielding and flexible character builds that gave players unprecedented freedom in how they approached its punishing boss fights and atmospheric world.
From a performance perspective, Dark Souls II is quite accessible on modest hardware. You'll need at minimum an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 2180 and a CPU score near 1312, alongside 2GB of RAM. Most modern GPUs will easily achieve 60+ FPS at 1080p with high graphics settings, and even budget cards can maintain solid performance, making it an excellent benchmark title for testing lower-end system configurations.
With a respectable 79/100 rating, Dark Souls II remains essential for action RPG fans who appreciate challenging combat and intricate world design. If you enjoy demanding gameplay wrapped in dark, moody atmosphere, this classic is absolutely worth playing.
Performance profile
Released in March 2014, Dark Souls II sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
RPGs like Dark Souls II 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 — Dark Souls II 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.
