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Diablo III

Diablo III

78/100
927 ratings2012Easy to run

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1080p performance

Diablo III 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 fps901 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps950 fps772 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps837 fps680 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps814 fps662 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps961 fps769 fps625 fps
RTX 3070999 fps877 fps701 fps570 fps
RTX 4060990 fps792 fps633 fps515 fps
RTX 3060848 fps679 fps543 fps441 fps
GTX 1660 Super615 fps492 fps394 fps320 fps

1440p performance

Diablo III 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 fps965 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps910 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps855 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps831 fps675 fps
RTX 4070999 fps891 fps713 fps579 fps
RX 7800 XT981 fps785 fps628 fps510 fps
RTX 3080954 fps763 fps611 fps496 fps
RTX 4060 Ti901 fps721 fps577 fps469 fps
RTX 3070822 fps657 fps526 fps427 fps
RTX 4060742 fps594 fps475 fps386 fps
RTX 3060636 fps509 fps407 fps331 fps
GTX 1660 Super461 fps369 fps295 fps240 fps

4K performance

Diablo III estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps950 fps760 fps618 fps
RTX 4090999 fps882 fps706 fps573 fps
RX 7900 XTX990 fps792 fps633 fps515 fps
RTX 5080933 fps746 fps597 fps485 fps
RTX 4080 Super877 fps701 fps561 fps456 fps
RTX 4070 Ti693 fps554 fps443 fps360 fps
RTX 4070594 fps475 fps380 fps309 fps
RX 7800 XT523 fps418 fps335 fps272 fps
RTX 3080509 fps407 fps326 fps265 fps
RTX 4060 Ti481 fps385 fps308 fps250 fps
RTX 3070438 fps351 fps280 fps228 fps
RTX 4060396 fps317 fps253 fps206 fps
RTX 3060339 fps271 fps217 fps176 fps
GTX 1660 Super246 fps197 fps157 fps128 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT

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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Duo

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Memory
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4 GB

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Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure

About

Diablo III, released in 2012, is the third entry in Blizzard's iconic action RPG franchise. Renowned for its engaging dungeon-crawling gameplay, players traverse a dark fantasy world battling various enemies, including menacing demons and undead creatures. With four acts to explore and different modes like hardcore gameplay, Diablo III stands out for its combination of intense hack-and-slash combat and deep RPG mechanics, captivating gamers for over a decade.

When it comes to performance, Diablo III is quite accessible, allowing players to enjoy solid FPS on a range of hardware. The minimum system requirements include an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score of around 403. Players with a dedicated GPU from the mid-range tier should have no trouble achieving smooth performance, making it a great candidate for those looking to optimize their graphics settings while ensuring a steady frame rate during gameplay.

Given its rating of 78/100 and engaging genre, Diablo III is definitely worth playing, especially for fans of adventure and action RPGs. The game's addictive combat and varied difficulty levels keep players coming back, making it a staple experience for both new and returning gamers alike.

Performance profile

May 2012 release. Diablo III 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.

RPGs like Diablo III stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.

Extremely light — Diablo III 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

The game takes place in the dark fantasy world of the Diablo series twenty years after the events of Diablo II. Deckard Cain and his niece Leah are in the Tristram Cathedral investigating ancient texts regarding an ominous prophecy. Suddenly, a mysterious star falling from the sky strikes the Cathedral, creating a deep crater into which Deckard Cain disappears.

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