Death Stranding
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Death Stranding FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 624 fps | 499 fps | 400 fps | 325 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 580 fps | 464 fps | 371 fps | 301 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 520 fps | 416 fps | 333 fps | 271 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 490 fps | 392 fps | 314 fps | 255 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 461 fps | 369 fps | 295 fps | 240 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 364 fps | 291 fps | 233 fps | 189 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 312 fps | 250 fps | 200 fps | 162 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 275 fps | 220 fps | 176 fps | 143 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 268 fps | 214 fps | 171 fps | 139 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 253 fps | 202 fps | 162 fps | 131 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 230 fps | 184 fps | 147 fps | 120 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 208 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 178 fps | 143 fps | 114 fps | 93 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 129 fps | 103 fps | 83 fps | 67 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 468 fps | 375 fps | 300 fps | 243 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 435 fps | 348 fps | 278 fps | 226 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 390 fps | 312 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 368 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 346 fps | 276 fps | 221 fps | 180 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 273 fps | 218 fps | 175 fps | 142 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 234 fps | 187 fps | 150 fps | 122 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 206 fps | 165 fps | 132 fps | 107 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 201 fps | 161 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 190 fps | 152 fps | 121 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 173 fps | 138 fps | 111 fps | 90 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 156 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 134 fps | 107 fps | 86 fps | 70 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 97 fps | 78 fps | 62 fps | 50 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 250 fps | 200 fps | 160 fps | 130 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 232 fps | 185 fps | 148 fps | 121 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 208 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 196 fps | 157 fps | 126 fps | 102 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 184 fps | 147 fps | 118 fps | 96 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 146 fps | 117 fps | 93 fps | 76 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 125 fps | 100 fps | 80 fps | 65 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 110 fps | 88 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 107 fps | 86 fps | 68 fps | 56 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 101 fps | 81 fps | 65 fps | 53 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 92 fps | 74 fps | 59 fps | 48 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 83 fps | 67 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 71 fps | 57 fps | 46 fps | 37 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 52 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
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About
"Death Stranding," released in 2019, is an innovative action game set in a post-apocalyptic United States. Players take on the role of Sam Porter Bridges, a courier navigating a desolate world to reconnect isolated cities and deliver crucial cargo. Notably, the game blends elements of adventure, role-playing, and shooter genres while emphasizing themes of connection and isolation through its unique social multiplayer features.
In terms of PC performance, "Death Stranding" strikes a balance between accessibility and demands on hardware. For optimal gameplay, a system with an entry-level GPU (minimum score ~5046) and a CPU score of at least ~3007 is recommended. With a minimum requirement of 8 GB RAM, players can expect varied FPS performance based on graphics settings. Mid-range GPUs like the NVIDIA GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 580 can comfortably deliver fluid frame rates, ensuring a smooth gaming experience even in graphically rich environments.
If you're a fan of narrative-driven adventures with RPG elements, "Death Stranding" comes highly recommended with an impressive rating of 86/100. Its unique approach to gameplay and storytelling makes it a standout title worth exploring for gamers seeking an engaging and thought-provoking experience.
Performance profile
November 2019 release. Death Stranding was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
Death Stranding is latency-sensitive: a high refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz+) and consistent 1% low framerate matter more than raw averages. Aim for a GPU that delivers 20–30% more headroom than the "just 60 FPS" tier to keep frame pacing smooth during intense fights.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Death Stranding; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Carrying the disconnected remnants of our future in his hands, he embarks on a journey to reconnect the shattered world one step at a time. With spectral creatures plaguing the landscape, and humanity on the verge of a mass extinction, it’s up to Sam to journey across the ravaged continent and save mankind from impending annihilation. What is the mystery of the Death Stranding? What will Sam discover on the road ahead? An unprecedented gameplay experience holds these answers and more.
