Despair
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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 | 950 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps | 736 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 821 fps | 657 fps | 533 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 | 966 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 851 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 828 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 962 fps | 782 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 877 fps | 713 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 991 fps | 792 fps | 644 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 849 fps | 679 fps | 552 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 769 fps | 616 fps | 492 fps | 400 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 | 957 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 996 fps | 809 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 936 fps | 760 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 925 fps | 740 fps | 601 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 991 fps | 792 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 873 fps | 698 fps | 558 fps | 454 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 849 fps | 679 fps | 543 fps | 442 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 802 fps | 642 fps | 513 fps | 417 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 731 fps | 585 fps | 468 fps | 380 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 660 fps | 528 fps | 423 fps | 343 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 566 fps | 453 fps | 362 fps | 294 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 410 fps | 328 fps | 263 fps | 213 fps |
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About
Despair, released in 2015, is an indie action-adventure game that immerses players in a mysterious underground world. You play as a character who awakens in a dimly lit subway tunnel, tasked with uncovering the fate of missing passengers. The game is notable for its intriguing environment and exploration-based gameplay, which takes you deep into strange catacombs as you piece together the story.
In terms of PC performance, Despair is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of about 400 to achieve adequate frames per second (FPS). With just 2 GB of RAM needed, the game is designed to run on lower-end hardware, making it feasible for players with basic gaming setups to enjoy. For those looking to optimize their gameplay experience, sticking with low to mid-tier GPUs will help maintain stable performance while adjusting graphics settings for a smoother experience.
Considering its rating of 17/100, Despair may not appeal to everyone, but fans of the indie action-adventure genre might find value in its unique atmosphere and narrative exploration. If you enjoy uncovering mysteries in a haunting environment, it could be worth a try, even if the benchmark performance is on the lower end.
Performance profile
Released in May 2015, Despair 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.
Despair is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Despair 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.
