Darksiders
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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 | 926 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 977 fps | 794 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 860 fps | 699 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 837 fps | 680 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 988 fps | 791 fps | 642 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 901 fps | 721 fps | 586 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 814 fps | 651 fps | 529 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 872 fps | 698 fps | 558 fps | 453 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 632 fps | 506 fps | 405 fps | 329 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 | 992 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 935 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 879 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 855 fps | 694 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 916 fps | 733 fps | 595 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 807 fps | 645 fps | 524 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 981 fps | 785 fps | 628 fps | 510 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 927 fps | 741 fps | 593 fps | 482 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 845 fps | 676 fps | 541 fps | 439 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 763 fps | 610 fps | 488 fps | 397 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 654 fps | 523 fps | 419 fps | 340 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 474 fps | 379 fps | 303 fps | 247 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 977 fps | 781 fps | 635 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 907 fps | 726 fps | 590 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 814 fps | 651 fps | 529 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 959 fps | 767 fps | 614 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 901 fps | 721 fps | 577 fps | 469 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 712 fps | 570 fps | 456 fps | 370 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 610 fps | 488 fps | 391 fps | 317 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 538 fps | 430 fps | 344 fps | 280 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 523 fps | 419 fps | 335 fps | 272 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 494 fps | 395 fps | 316 fps | 257 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 451 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 407 fps | 326 fps | 260 fps | 212 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 349 fps | 279 fps | 223 fps | 181 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 253 fps | 202 fps | 162 fps | 132 fps |
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About
Darksiders (2010) is an action-adventure title that puts you in the boots of War, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The game combines brutal melee combat with supernatural abilities as you battle across a decimated Earth filled with demons and environmental puzzles. What sets it apart is its blend of hack-and-slash gameplay with character progression, letting you unlock new powers and upgrade weapons throughout your quest for vengeance.
Performance-wise, Darksiders is highly accessible by modern standards. With a minimum CPU score around 332 and just 1 GB of RAM required, even older systems can handle it. On the GPU side, you can expect solid 60+ FPS on mid-range graphics cards from the last decade, and high-end GPUs will easily maintain framerates well above 100 FPS at maximum settings. This makes it ideal for benchmark testing if you're comparing older hardware performance.
Darksiders scores a respectable 79/100, making it a worthwhile experience for action-adventure fans. If you enjoy games that combine combat, exploration, and character progression without demanding cutting-edge hardware, this is a solid choice that holds up well today.
Performance profile
January 2010 release. Darksiders 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.
Darksiders is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Darksiders 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
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the ensuing slaughter, demonic forces defeated the Heavenly Hosts and laid claim to the Earth. Brought before the sacred Charred Council, War is indicted for his crimes and stripped of his powers. Dishonored and facing his own demise, War is given the opportunity to find redemption by returning to Earth to search for the truth—and to punish those responsible. Hunted by vengeful Angels, War must forge uneasy alliances with the very demons he hunts as he journeys across the ravaged remains of Earth on his quest for vindication.
