Duke Nukem Forever
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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 | 989 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 848 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 919 fps | 747 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 894 fps | 727 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 845 fps | 686 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 963 fps | 770 fps | 626 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 870 fps | 696 fps | 565 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 932 fps | 745 fps | 596 fps | 484 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 675 fps | 540 fps | 432 fps | 351 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 | 939 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 978 fps | 783 fps | 636 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 862 fps | 689 fps | 560 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 839 fps | 671 fps | 545 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 990 fps | 792 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 903 fps | 722 fps | 578 fps | 469 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 815 fps | 652 fps | 522 fps | 424 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 699 fps | 559 fps | 447 fps | 363 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 507 fps | 405 fps | 324 fps | 263 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 835 fps | 678 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 969 fps | 775 fps | 630 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 870 fps | 696 fps | 565 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 820 fps | 656 fps | 533 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 963 fps | 770 fps | 616 fps | 501 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 761 fps | 609 fps | 487 fps | 396 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 652 fps | 522 fps | 417 fps | 339 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 575 fps | 460 fps | 368 fps | 299 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 559 fps | 447 fps | 358 fps | 291 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 528 fps | 422 fps | 338 fps | 275 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 481 fps | 385 fps | 308 fps | 250 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 435 fps | 348 fps | 278 fps | 226 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 373 fps | 298 fps | 239 fps | 194 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 270 fps | 216 fps | 173 fps | 140 fps |
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About
Duke Nukem Forever (2011) is an action-packed first-person shooter where players take control of the iconic Duke Nukem as he battles alien invaders threatening Earth. The game focuses on fast-paced combat, explosive weapons, and over-the-top humor as Duke fights through pig cops and alien bosses to save the world. It's a legacy title that represents a significant chapter in PC gaming history, delivering arcade-style action gameplay.
Duke Nukem Forever is quite accessible from a hardware perspective, making it an excellent benchmark title for older or budget gaming systems. The game runs smoothly on modest GPUs and requires only 1 GB of RAM at minimum, meaning you'll achieve solid FPS performance even on entry-level graphics cards. Most modern systems will easily handle this title at high settings, making it useful for baseline performance testing rather than pushing graphics limits.
With a 57/100 critical rating, Duke Nukem Forever is a divisive action game that appeals primarily to franchise fans and those seeking retro shooter nostalgia. If you enjoy classic first-person shooters with straightforward gameplay and don't mind dated graphics, it's worth trying, though modern action games offer more refined experiences overall.
Performance profile
June 2011 release. Duke Nukem Forever 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.
Action titles like Duke Nukem Forever reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Duke Nukem Forever 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
Did the Alien bastards not learn their lesson the first time? Duke has been on hiatus for some time now, kicking back and franchising himself on the fame he gained from saving Earth from the first invasion. The Aliens have returned to Earth yet again, messing up Duke’s sweet routine of dirty leisure habits. The Alien invaders are stealing Earth’s women, especially the hot ones! And they drank Duke’s beer. This. Won’t. Stand. As Duke battles his way through waves of aliens, the once beautiful gambling haven and Duke Nukem franchise chains are crumbling before his eyes. Time to bring the pain!
