Dragon Age: Origins
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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 | 882 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 956 fps | 777 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 930 fps | 756 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 878 fps | 714 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 801 fps | 651 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 904 fps | 723 fps | 588 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 969 fps | 775 fps | 620 fps | 504 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 702 fps | 562 fps | 450 fps | 365 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 | 976 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 949 fps | 771 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 814 fps | 661 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 896 fps | 717 fps | 582 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 872 fps | 698 fps | 567 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 823 fps | 659 fps | 535 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 939 fps | 751 fps | 601 fps | 488 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 848 fps | 678 fps | 543 fps | 441 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 727 fps | 581 fps | 465 fps | 378 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 527 fps | 421 fps | 337 fps | 274 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 868 fps | 705 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 806 fps | 655 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 904 fps | 723 fps | 588 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 853 fps | 682 fps | 554 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 801 fps | 641 fps | 521 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 791 fps | 633 fps | 506 fps | 411 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 678 fps | 543 fps | 434 fps | 353 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 597 fps | 478 fps | 382 fps | 311 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 581 fps | 465 fps | 372 fps | 302 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 549 fps | 439 fps | 351 fps | 285 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 501 fps | 400 fps | 320 fps | 260 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 452 fps | 362 fps | 289 fps | 235 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 388 fps | 310 fps | 248 fps | 202 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 281 fps | 225 fps | 180 fps | 146 fps |
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About
Dragon Age: Origins is a classic third-person RPG from 2009 that serves as a spiritual successor to beloved franchises like Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights. The game emphasizes tactical combat with real-time action and the ability to pause at any moment, letting you issue commands to your party with precision. Character creation is a strong focus, allowing you to customize your hero's gender, appearance, race, and class before diving into the rich fantasy narrative.
Running Dragon Age: Origins is quite accessible by modern standards, making it an excellent title for benchmarking older or budget GPUs. The game requires just 1 GB RAM minimum and will comfortably achieve 60+ FPS on mid-range graphics cards from the last decade, even with maximum settings applied. This makes it ideal for testing baseline performance or establishing FPS metrics on entry-level hardware without demanding cutting-edge specifications.
With a solid 86/100 rating, Dragon Age: Origins remains a worthwhile experience for RPG fans who appreciate deep character development and tactical gameplay. If you enjoy story-driven fantasy worlds with meaningful choices, this classic deserves a spot in your benchmark rotation.
Performance profile
November 2009 release. Dragon Age: Origins 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 Dragon Age: Origins 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 — Dragon Age: Origins 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
Set in the fictional kingdom of Ferelden during a period of civil strife, the game puts the player in the role of a warrior, mage, or rogue coming from an elven, human, or dwarven background. The player character is recruited into the Grey Wardens, an ancient order that stands against monstrous forces known as Darkspawn, and is tasked with defeating the Archdemon that commands them and ending their invasion.
