PCGameBenchmarks
Dead Horde

Dead Horde

40/100
3 ratings2011Easy to run

Can your GPU run this game?

Estimated FPS across quality settings and resolutions

Search for your GPU above to see a full FPS breakdown at every quality and resolution.

Dead Horde FPS by GPU

Estimated framerates for 14 reference GPUs · pick a resolution and quality

Full benchmark grid · 14 GPUs × 4 qualities × 3 resolutions

1080p performance

Dead Horde estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps977 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps882 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps931 fps756 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps843 fps675 fps548 fps

1440p performance

Dead Horde estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps992 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps874 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps851 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps989 fps803 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps901 fps732 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps814 fps662 fps
RTX 3060999 fps872 fps698 fps567 fps
GTX 1660 Super791 fps632 fps506 fps411 fps

4K performance

Dead Horde estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps983 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps882 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps832 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps962 fps781 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps950 fps760 fps617 fps
RTX 4070999 fps814 fps651 fps529 fps
RX 7800 XT897 fps717 fps574 fps466 fps
RTX 3080872 fps698 fps558 fps454 fps
RTX 4060 Ti824 fps659 fps527 fps428 fps
RTX 3070751 fps601 fps481 fps391 fps
RTX 4060679 fps543 fps434 fps353 fps
RTX 3060582 fps465 fps372 fps302 fps
GTX 1660 Super422 fps337 fps270 fps219 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

Shader 3.0 or better, NVIDIA 8800 GT 512MB RAM or better, ATI 3850HD 512Mb RAM or better

amazon
Shop GPU
Processor
Minimum required

Intel Core 2 duo 2.4Ghz or higher

amazon
Shop CPU
Memory
Minimum required

2 GB

amazon
Shop RAM

* Amazon links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Genres

About

"Dead Horde," released in 2011, is an action-packed indie game that immerses players in a post-apocalyptic world teeming with mutant threats. As a survivor of a deadly virus, you navigate through city levels with a comrade or solo, facing hordes of flesh-eating mutants. The game's cooperative elements and variety of weapons make for an engaging experience where teamwork is crucial for survival against overwhelming odds.

When it comes to PC performance, "Dead Horde" is quite accessible, making it playable on entry-level hardware. To achieve satisfactory FPS and smooth gameplay, a minimum GPU score of around 330 is recommended, which can generally be met by lower-tier graphics cards. With just 2 GB of RAM required, players can expect decent performance even on modest systems, allowing gamers to enjoy the action without significant hardware demands.

Despite its low rating of 40/100, if you appreciate the action and indie genres, "Dead Horde" still offers a unique experience that can be entertaining, especially in co-op mode with friends. However, players seeking a polished and well-rated game may want to explore other options, as "Dead Horde" falls short in several areas.

Performance profile

June 2011 release. Dead Horde 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.

Action titles like Dead Horde reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.

Extremely light — Dead Horde 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.

Screenshots

Related Games