Dead Space 3
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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 | 870 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 944 fps | 767 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 918 fps | 746 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 867 fps | 705 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 988 fps | 791 fps | 642 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 893 fps | 714 fps | 580 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 956 fps | 765 fps | 612 fps | 497 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 693 fps | 555 fps | 444 fps | 361 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 | 964 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 937 fps | 762 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 803 fps | 653 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 885 fps | 708 fps | 575 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 861 fps | 689 fps | 560 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 813 fps | 650 fps | 528 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 927 fps | 741 fps | 593 fps | 482 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 837 fps | 670 fps | 536 fps | 435 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 717 fps | 574 fps | 459 fps | 373 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 520 fps | 416 fps | 333 fps | 270 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 857 fps | 696 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 995 fps | 796 fps | 647 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 893 fps | 714 fps | 580 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 842 fps | 673 fps | 547 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 988 fps | 791 fps | 633 fps | 514 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 781 fps | 625 fps | 500 fps | 406 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 670 fps | 536 fps | 428 fps | 348 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 590 fps | 472 fps | 377 fps | 307 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 574 fps | 459 fps | 367 fps | 298 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 542 fps | 434 fps | 347 fps | 282 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 494 fps | 395 fps | 316 fps | 257 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 446 fps | 357 fps | 286 fps | 232 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 383 fps | 306 fps | 245 fps | 199 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 277 fps | 222 fps | 178 fps | 144 fps |
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About
Dead Space 3 is a 2013 survival horror action game developed by Visceral Games that represents the final mainline entry in the Dead Space franchise. The game shifts toward more action-oriented gameplay while maintaining its signature dismemberment mechanics, and notably introduces online cooperative multiplayer where a second player can join as character John Carver, adding a new dimension to the horror experience.
Dead Space 3 is relatively undemanding by modern standards and runs smoothly on entry-level GPUs, making it an accessible benchmark title for older systems. You can expect solid FPS performance even on modest hardware, with the minimum GPU requirement scoring around 114 on performance indices. For smooth gameplay at higher graphics settings and consistent 60+ FPS, a mid-range GPU provides comfortable headroom, making this an ideal game for benchmarking budget-to-midrange PC builds.
With a rating of 72/100, Dead Space 3 offers a competent action-horror experience, though some fans felt it leaned too heavily into action at the expense of pure horror atmosphere. If you enjoy cooperative third-person shooters with dismemberment mechanics, it's worth playing, especially given how efficiently it runs on various hardware configurations.
Performance profile
Released in February 2013, Dead Space 3 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.
Action titles like Dead Space 3 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 Space 3 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
Journey across space to the icy planet of Tau Volantis with Isaac Clarke and Sgt. John Carver to discover and destroy the source of the Necromorph outbreak. Comb the harsh environment for raw materials and scavenge parts to create the ultimate customized weapons and survival tools. You’ll need them if Issac and Carver hope to make it off the planet alive. And Necromorphs are just one of many enemies they’ll face this time around. Overcome avalanches, treacherous ice climbs, violent wilderness, and an army of deadlier, more evolved enemies on your mission to save mankind from the impending apocalypse.
