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Dragon Quest Builders

Dragon Quest Builders

79/100
31 ratings2016Easy to run

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1080p performance

Dragon Quest Builders estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090768 fps615 fps492 fps400 fps
RTX 4090713 fps571 fps457 fps371 fps
RX 7900 XTX640 fps512 fps410 fps333 fps
RTX 5080604 fps483 fps386 fps314 fps
RTX 4080 Super567 fps454 fps363 fps295 fps
RTX 4070 Ti448 fps359 fps287 fps233 fps
RTX 4070384 fps307 fps246 fps200 fps
RX 7800 XT338 fps271 fps217 fps176 fps
RTX 3080329 fps263 fps211 fps171 fps
RTX 4060 Ti311 fps249 fps199 fps162 fps
RTX 3070284 fps227 fps181 fps147 fps
RTX 4060256 fps205 fps164 fps133 fps
RTX 3060220 fps176 fps140 fps114 fps
GTX 1660 Super159 fps127 fps102 fps83 fps

1440p performance

Dragon Quest Builders estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090576 fps461 fps369 fps300 fps
RTX 4090535 fps428 fps342 fps278 fps
RX 7900 XTX480 fps384 fps307 fps250 fps
RTX 5080453 fps362 fps290 fps235 fps
RTX 4080 Super425 fps340 fps272 fps221 fps
RTX 4070 Ti336 fps269 fps215 fps175 fps
RTX 4070288 fps230 fps184 fps150 fps
RX 7800 XT254 fps203 fps162 fps132 fps
RTX 3080247 fps198 fps158 fps128 fps
RTX 4060 Ti233 fps187 fps149 fps121 fps
RTX 3070213 fps170 fps136 fps111 fps
RTX 4060192 fps154 fps123 fps100 fps
RTX 3060165 fps132 fps105 fps86 fps
GTX 1660 Super119 fps95 fps76 fps62 fps

4K performance

Dragon Quest Builders estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090307 fps246 fps197 fps160 fps
RTX 4090285 fps228 fps183 fps148 fps
RX 7900 XTX256 fps205 fps164 fps133 fps
RTX 5080241 fps193 fps155 fps126 fps
RTX 4080 Super227 fps181 fps145 fps118 fps
RTX 4070 Ti179 fps143 fps115 fps93 fps
RTX 4070154 fps123 fps98 fps80 fps
RX 7800 XT135 fps108 fps87 fps70 fps
RTX 3080132 fps105 fps84 fps68 fps
RTX 4060 Ti124 fps100 fps80 fps65 fps
RTX 3070113 fps91 fps73 fps59 fps
RTX 4060102 fps82 fps66 fps53 fps
RTX 306088 fps70 fps56 fps46 fps
GTX 1660 Super64 fps51 fps41 fps33 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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AMD Radeon RX 460

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Processor
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200

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Memory
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8 GB

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Genres

ActionAdventureRole-playing (RPG)

About

Dragon Quest Builders, released in 2016, is a unique blend of action, adventure, and RPG elements that allows players to unleash their creativity in a vibrant, sandbox world crafted entirely from blocks. This game stands out for its real-time building mechanics, where players can construct anything from simple homes to elaborate castles, making imagination the key to success. With an engaging storyline and charming graphics, it invites players to explore and create while battling enemies.

When it comes to PC performance, Dragon Quest Builders is quite accessible, making it a great choice for gamers with entry-level hardware. To achieve smooth FPS, a minimum GPU score of around 4100 is recommended, alongside a CPU score of at least 6263 and 8 GB of RAM. Players can expect decent performance across various graphics settings, allowing for a satisfying experience on lower-tier GPUs without needing the latest technology.

Given its solid rating of 79/100 and engaging blend of genres, Dragon Quest Builders is a worthwhile play for both creative minds and RPG enthusiasts alike. If you enjoy sandbox gameplay that combines adventure with an emphasis on building and exploration, this title is sure to provide an enjoyable experience.

Performance profile

Released in January 2016, Dragon Quest Builders 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.

RPGs like Dragon Quest Builders 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.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Dragon Quest Builders; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

Storyline

"Generations ago, the realm of Alefgard was plunged into darkness by the terrible and treacherous Dragonlord, ruler of all monsters. Mankind was robbed of the power to build and forced to wander the ruins of their former home, scrounging and scavenging in the dust to survive. Now it’s up to you, a Legendary Builder chosen by the Goddess herself, to return the power of creation to the people and rebuild Alefgard. Only when the wonder of imagination has been returned will mankind be able to overthrow the evil Dragonlord once and for all!"

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