Darkest Dungeon II
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Darkest Dungeon II FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 986 fps | 789 fps | 641 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 915 fps | 732 fps | 595 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 822 fps | 657 fps | 534 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 968 fps | 775 fps | 620 fps | 504 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 910 fps | 728 fps | 582 fps | 473 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 719 fps | 575 fps | 460 fps | 374 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 616 fps | 493 fps | 394 fps | 320 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 543 fps | 434 fps | 347 fps | 282 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 528 fps | 423 fps | 338 fps | 275 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 499 fps | 399 fps | 319 fps | 259 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 455 fps | 364 fps | 291 fps | 237 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 411 fps | 329 fps | 263 fps | 214 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 352 fps | 282 fps | 225 fps | 183 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 255 fps | 204 fps | 163 fps | 133 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 924 fps | 739 fps | 592 fps | 481 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 858 fps | 687 fps | 549 fps | 446 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 770 fps | 616 fps | 493 fps | 401 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 726 fps | 581 fps | 465 fps | 378 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 682 fps | 546 fps | 437 fps | 355 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 539 fps | 431 fps | 345 fps | 280 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 462 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 240 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 407 fps | 326 fps | 261 fps | 212 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 396 fps | 317 fps | 254 fps | 206 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 374 fps | 299 fps | 239 fps | 195 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 341 fps | 273 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 308 fps | 246 fps | 197 fps | 160 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 264 fps | 211 fps | 169 fps | 137 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 191 fps | 153 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 493 fps | 394 fps | 315 fps | 256 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 458 fps | 366 fps | 293 fps | 238 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 411 fps | 329 fps | 263 fps | 214 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 387 fps | 310 fps | 248 fps | 201 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 364 fps | 291 fps | 233 fps | 189 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 288 fps | 230 fps | 184 fps | 150 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 246 fps | 197 fps | 158 fps | 128 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 217 fps | 174 fps | 139 fps | 113 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 211 fps | 169 fps | 135 fps | 110 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 200 fps | 160 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 182 fps | 146 fps | 116 fps | 95 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 164 fps | 131 fps | 105 fps | 85 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 141 fps | 113 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 102 fps | 82 fps | 65 fps | 53 fps |
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Darkest Dungeon II (2023) is the highly anticipated sequel to Red Hook Studios' acclaimed gothic horror RPG. This indie strategy game combines turn-based combat with roguelike progression, challenging players to manage their party's sanity and resources across procedurally generated runs. With its dark atmosphere and punishing difficulty, DDII builds on the original's cult success while refining its formula for a more compelling experience.
The game runs smoothly on modest hardware, making it accessible to most PC gamers without requiring cutting-edge components. An entry-level GPU with a score around 4260 handles the requirements comfortably, while 8GB of RAM and a CPU scoring roughly 181 form the baseline specs. Even older graphics cards deliver solid FPS performance, and the art style scales well across different settings, so you can achieve high framerates without investing in expensive GPU upgrades.
With an 87/100 rating, Darkest Dungeon II is a standout indie title worth playing if you enjoy strategy RPGs and gothic atmosphere. The game's accessibility on budget hardware means nearly any PC gamer can experience this acclaimed sequel without performance concerns.
Performance profile
May 2023 release. As a current-generation title, Darkest Dungeon II pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.
As a strategy title, Darkest Dungeon II is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Darkest Dungeon II; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
