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Dogfight 1942

Dogfight 1942

66/100
6 ratings2012Easy to run

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1080p performance

Dogfight 1942 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 fps869 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps916 fps745 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps807 fps656 fps
RTX 3080999 fps982 fps785 fps638 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps927 fps742 fps603 fps
RTX 3070999 fps845 fps676 fps550 fps
RTX 4060955 fps764 fps611 fps496 fps
RTX 3060818 fps655 fps524 fps425 fps
GTX 1660 Super593 fps475 fps380 fps308 fps

1440p performance

Dogfight 1942 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 fps931 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps878 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps824 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps802 fps651 fps
RTX 4070999 fps859 fps687 fps558 fps
RX 7800 XT946 fps757 fps605 fps492 fps
RTX 3080920 fps736 fps589 fps479 fps
RTX 4060 Ti869 fps695 fps556 fps452 fps
RTX 3070793 fps634 fps507 fps412 fps
RTX 4060716 fps573 fps458 fps372 fps
RTX 3060614 fps491 fps393 fps319 fps
GTX 1660 Super445 fps356 fps285 fps231 fps

4K performance

Dogfight 1942 estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps916 fps733 fps596 fps
RTX 4090999 fps851 fps681 fps553 fps
RX 7900 XTX955 fps764 fps611 fps496 fps
RTX 5080900 fps720 fps576 fps468 fps
RTX 4080 Super845 fps676 fps541 fps440 fps
RTX 4070 Ti668 fps535 fps428 fps347 fps
RTX 4070573 fps458 fps367 fps298 fps
RX 7800 XT505 fps404 fps323 fps262 fps
RTX 3080491 fps393 fps314 fps255 fps
RTX 4060 Ti464 fps371 fps297 fps241 fps
RTX 3070423 fps338 fps271 fps220 fps
RTX 4060382 fps305 fps244 fps199 fps
RTX 3060327 fps262 fps209 fps170 fps
GTX 1660 Super237 fps190 fps152 fps123 fps

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DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

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Processor
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Core2Duo 2.2GHz (E4500)

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1 GB

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About

Dogfight 1942, released in 2012, is a simulation game that immerses players in thrilling aerial combat set during World War II. Piloting an array of aircraft, players engage in intense dogfights and embark on dangerous missions across major war theaters. Its notable gameplay revolves around the challenges of flying and battling, offering a unique experience for those who appreciate historical aviation.

In terms of PC performance, Dogfight 1942 is accessible to a wide range of players. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card (around 500 GPU score), even budget setups can expect decent FPS at lower settings. To optimize your gaming experience, players should aim for at least 1 GB of RAM, though better hardware can enhance graphics settings for a smoother performance and more immersive gameplay.

Considering its 66/100 rating, Dogfight 1942 delivers a solid experience for fans of the simulation genre, particularly if you enjoy aviation and military history. While it may not offer groundbreaking graphics or complex gameplay, it provides a nostalgic experience worth exploring for those keen on aerial combat.

Performance profile

September 2012 release. Dogfight 1942 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.

Simulation titles like Dogfight 1942 are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.

Extremely light — Dogfight 1942 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

Piloting a wide range of aircraft, players engage in aerial dogfights and dangerous fighter missions across the major theaters of war during WWII. Featuring realistic aircraft, DOGFIGHT 1942 introduces cutting-edge flight dynamics with unprecedented arcade accessibility. Fly over 40 historically accurate planes, ranging from the fabled P-38 Lightning and Britain's Spitfire, to the feared Messerschmitt 109 and Japanese Kate.

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