

Descenders
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Descenders 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 | 948 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 813 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 881 fps | 716 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 857 fps | 696 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 810 fps | 658 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 923 fps | 738 fps | 600 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 833 fps | 667 fps | 542 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 893 fps | 714 fps | 571 fps | 464 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 647 fps | 518 fps | 414 fps | 337 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 | 958 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 900 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 875 fps | 711 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 938 fps | 750 fps | 609 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 826 fps | 661 fps | 537 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 804 fps | 643 fps | 522 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 949 fps | 759 fps | 607 fps | 493 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 865 fps | 692 fps | 554 fps | 450 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 781 fps | 625 fps | 500 fps | 406 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 670 fps | 536 fps | 429 fps | 348 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 485 fps | 388 fps | 311 fps | 252 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 800 fps | 650 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 929 fps | 743 fps | 604 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 833 fps | 667 fps | 542 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 982 fps | 786 fps | 629 fps | 511 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 923 fps | 738 fps | 590 fps | 480 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 729 fps | 583 fps | 467 fps | 379 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 625 fps | 500 fps | 400 fps | 325 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 551 fps | 440 fps | 352 fps | 286 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 536 fps | 429 fps | 343 fps | 279 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 506 fps | 405 fps | 324 fps | 263 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 461 fps | 369 fps | 295 fps | 240 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 417 fps | 333 fps | 267 fps | 217 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 357 fps | 286 fps | 229 fps | 186 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 259 fps | 207 fps | 166 fps | 135 fps |

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About
Descenders is a 2019 downhill racing game that combines extreme sports thrills with procedurally generated mountain courses. You'll guide your rider through dynamic, ever-changing terrain where every crash matters—mistakes have real consequences that affect your team's performance. The game blends action-packed gameplay with roguelike elements, offering a fresh take on the racing and sports genres that keeps each run feeling unpredictable and challenging.
Running Descenders is quite accessible for most gaming PCs. The minimum GPU requirement sits around entry-level hardware with a benchmark score of roughly 1559, meaning even modest graphics cards will handle the game comfortably. You can expect solid FPS performance on integrated graphics at lower settings, while mid-range GPUs will easily push 60+ FPS at higher resolutions and graphics settings. The game scales well, so even older systems with 4 GB RAM can run it without major performance issues.
With a respectable 68/100 rating, Descenders is worth checking out if you enjoy arcade-style racing or action sports games. The procedurally generated worlds add replay value, though the game may not appeal to everyone. It's a solid pick for benchmark testing thanks to its modest hardware requirements and scalable performance.
Performance profile
May 2019 release. Descenders 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.
Racing games like Descenders are latency-critical — input-to-screen responsiveness is everything. Target a locked 60 FPS minimum (ideally 120 FPS on a high-refresh display) with VSync off or G-Sync/FreeSync active.
Extremely light — Descenders 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.





