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Dragonborne

Dragonborne

2021Easy to run

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1080p performance

Dragonborne 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps988 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps892 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps941 fps765 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps853 fps682 fps554 fps

1440p performance

Dragonborne 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 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps884 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps860 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps813 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps912 fps741 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps824 fps669 fps
RTX 3060999 fps882 fps706 fps574 fps
GTX 1660 Super800 fps640 fps512 fps416 fps

4K performance

Dragonborne estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps994 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps892 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps841 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps973 fps790 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps961 fps769 fps625 fps
RTX 4070999 fps824 fps659 fps535 fps
RX 7800 XT907 fps725 fps580 fps472 fps
RTX 3080882 fps706 fps565 fps459 fps
RTX 4060 Ti833 fps667 fps533 fps433 fps
RTX 3070760 fps608 fps486 fps395 fps
RTX 4060686 fps549 fps439 fps357 fps
RTX 3060588 fps471 fps376 fps306 fps
GTX 1660 Super426 fps341 fps273 fps222 fps

Minimum Hardware

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DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

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Processor
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1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 64-bit (x64) processor

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)

About

Dragonborne, released in 2021 by indie developer SpaceBot Interactive, is an adventure RPG that takes players on a quest through the enchanting region of Argon. You step into the shoes of Kris, determined to find your missing father, the legendary dragon slayer Kurtis. The game combines turn-based battles with engaging mini-quests and puzzles, all artfully crafted using GB Studio, making it a notable addition to the indie gaming landscape.

For those looking to run Dragonborne smoothly, the game is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum benchmark score of around 300. With just 1 GB of RAM, even lower-end systems should deliver a satisfactory FPS experience. Players with a bit more powerful hardware will see improved graphics settings and smoother performance, making the game enjoyable on a variety of setups.

Overall, Dragonborne is a captivating choice for fans of adventure and indie RPGs. Its intriguing story and engaging gameplay, combined with favorable performance requirements, make it a worthwhile play for gamers looking to embark on a unique adventure without needing high-end hardware.

Performance profile

Released in January 2021, Dragonborne targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

RPGs like Dragonborne 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 — Dragonborne 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

It seemed like a normal day in the region of Argon, a young boy was sleeping, dreaming a recurring dream, of a day that he can't quite remember, but something always tells him, he is lucky to be alive. Kris is woken by his mother Helena in a panic, his father Kurtis, who is the guardian of Argon and the greatest dragon slayer the region has ever known, is missing.... Helena pleads with Kris to look for his father, however this is a dangerous time of year, this is the month that the dragons, that have been sealed within the four manmade dragon caves, awake from their slumber.... Their power causes many types of monsters to appear, so Kris must take courage and learn to overcome his foes quickly.... Kris grabs his spear and sets off to find his father, along the way he find out some truth about what happened that day from his dream and learns what he is truly capable of....

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