Dawn's Light
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Dawn's Light 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 955 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 818 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 913 fps | 730 fps | 593 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 | 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 946 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 920 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 869 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 976 fps | 793 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 881 fps | 716 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 944 fps | 755 fps | 614 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 856 fps | 684 fps | 548 fps | 445 fps |
4K 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 | 955 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 900 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 845 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 822 fps | 668 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 881 fps | 705 fps | 573 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 970 fps | 776 fps | 621 fps | 505 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 944 fps | 755 fps | 604 fps | 491 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 892 fps | 713 fps | 571 fps | 464 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 813 fps | 650 fps | 520 fps | 423 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 734 fps | 587 fps | 470 fps | 382 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 629 fps | 503 fps | 403 fps | 327 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 456 fps | 365 fps | 292 fps | 237 fps |
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Dawn's Light
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Minimum Hardware
PC with 800MHz Intel® Pentium® III equivalent or higher processor
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About
"Dawn's Light," released in 2016, is an indie RPG that blends adventure and strategy elements. Players follow the story of a character who narrowly escapes his own assassination, seeking revenge for his murdered friends with only a decrepit battleaxe at his disposal. The game stands out for its engaging narrative and the emotional struggles the protagonist faces, offering a compelling blend of action and introspection.
When it comes to performance on PC, "Dawn's Light" is quite accessible, with a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card that scores around 134. Gamers can expect smooth FPS performance even on modest hardware, making it possible to enjoy the game with lower graphics settings without compromising too much on visual quality. For those seeking an optimal experience, mid-range GPUs will enhance graphics and frame rates, allowing for a more immersive gameplay experience.
Given its solid rating of 70/100, "Dawn's Light" is certainly worth a try for fans of the adventure and indie genres. The game successfully combines storytelling with strategic gameplay elements, catering to players who appreciate narrative depth and character development.
Performance profile
Released in September 2016, Dawn's Light 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.
As a strategy title, Dawn's Light 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.
Extremely light — Dawn's Light 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.
