Drakensang: The Dark Eye
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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 | 998 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 856 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 928 fps | 754 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 903 fps | 734 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 853 fps | 693 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 972 fps | 777 fps | 632 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 878 fps | 702 fps | 571 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 940 fps | 752 fps | 602 fps | 489 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 682 fps | 545 fps | 436 fps | 355 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 | 947 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 922 fps | 749 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 987 fps | 790 fps | 642 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 870 fps | 696 fps | 565 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 846 fps | 677 fps | 550 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 799 fps | 639 fps | 520 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 911 fps | 729 fps | 583 fps | 474 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 823 fps | 658 fps | 527 fps | 428 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 705 fps | 564 fps | 451 fps | 367 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 511 fps | 409 fps | 327 fps | 266 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 843 fps | 685 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 978 fps | 782 fps | 636 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 878 fps | 702 fps | 571 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 828 fps | 662 fps | 538 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 972 fps | 777 fps | 622 fps | 505 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 768 fps | 614 fps | 492 fps | 399 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 658 fps | 527 fps | 421 fps | 342 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 580 fps | 464 fps | 371 fps | 302 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 564 fps | 451 fps | 361 fps | 293 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 533 fps | 426 fps | 341 fps | 277 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 486 fps | 389 fps | 311 fps | 253 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 439 fps | 351 fps | 281 fps | 228 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 376 fps | 301 fps | 241 fps | 196 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 273 fps | 218 fps | 175 fps | 142 fps |
Where to buy
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT with 256 MB RAM or similar video card
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About
Drakensang: The Dark Eye is a third-person party-based RPG released in 2008, based on Germany's most popular pen and paper role-playing system. The game faithfully adapts The Dark Eye's ruleset for PC, marking the first major video game adaptation of these legendary tabletop rules in over a decade. If you enjoy tactical RPGs with deep character progression and classic fantasy storytelling, this is a notable title in the genre.
Running Drakensang is quite accessible by modern standards, making it easy to benchmark on older or budget hardware. The game requires just 2 GB of RAM and will achieve solid FPS performance on modest GPUs from the mid-2000s era. Even integrated graphics can handle this title at respectable settings, though a dedicated GPU will provide better frame rates and allow you to increase graphical detail without performance compromises.
With a solid 73/100 rating, Drakensang: The Dark Eye remains a worthwhile experience for RPG enthusiasts who appreciate rule-heavy systems and party-based combat. If tactical gameplay and faithful tabletop adaptation appeal to you, this classic deserves a spot in your gaming library.
Performance profile
August 2008 release. Drakensang: The Dark Eye 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 Drakensang: The Dark Eye 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 — Drakensang: The Dark Eye 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 main character receives a letter asking for assistant from an old friend named Ardo, now living in Ferdok. On the way, the character arrives at the hamlet of Avestrue and finds that the word of two notables persons are needed to proceed to the city. The characters Rhulana the amazon and Dranor the thief are met here. Upon reaching Ferdok, the character learns of the reason for the access restrictions. Recently, Ferdok is shaken by a series of gruesome deaths, and Ardo is one of the victims. Thus begins a lengthy investigation to find the connection and put a stop to the murders. They turns out to be the work of the Dragon cultists, an ancient cult which serve Ardakor, an ancient evil dragon.
