Fatal Frame
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 778 fps | 623 fps | 498 fps | 405 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 723 fps | 578 fps | 463 fps | 376 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 649 fps | 519 fps | 415 fps | 337 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 612 fps | 489 fps | 391 fps | 318 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 574 fps | 460 fps | 368 fps | 299 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 454 fps | 363 fps | 291 fps | 236 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 389 fps | 311 fps | 249 fps | 202 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 343 fps | 274 fps | 219 fps | 178 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 334 fps | 267 fps | 213 fps | 173 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 315 fps | 252 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 287 fps | 230 fps | 184 fps | 149 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 259 fps | 208 fps | 166 fps | 135 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 222 fps | 178 fps | 142 fps | 116 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 161 fps | 129 fps | 103 fps | 84 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 584 fps | 467 fps | 374 fps | 304 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 542 fps | 434 fps | 347 fps | 282 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 486 fps | 389 fps | 311 fps | 253 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 459 fps | 367 fps | 294 fps | 239 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 431 fps | 345 fps | 276 fps | 224 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 341 fps | 272 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 292 fps | 234 fps | 187 fps | 152 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 257 fps | 206 fps | 165 fps | 134 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 250 fps | 200 fps | 160 fps | 130 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 236 fps | 189 fps | 151 fps | 123 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 215 fps | 172 fps | 138 fps | 112 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 195 fps | 156 fps | 125 fps | 101 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 167 fps | 133 fps | 107 fps | 87 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 121 fps | 97 fps | 77 fps | 63 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 311 fps | 249 fps | 199 fps | 162 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 289 fps | 231 fps | 185 fps | 150 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 259 fps | 208 fps | 166 fps | 135 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 245 fps | 196 fps | 157 fps | 127 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 230 fps | 184 fps | 147 fps | 119 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 182 fps | 145 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 156 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 137 fps | 110 fps | 88 fps | 71 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 133 fps | 107 fps | 85 fps | 69 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 126 fps | 101 fps | 81 fps | 66 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 115 fps | 92 fps | 74 fps | 60 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 104 fps | 83 fps | 66 fps | 54 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 89 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps | 46 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 64 fps | 52 fps | 41 fps | 34 fps |
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About
Fatal Frame, released in 2001, is a survival horror game that stands out for its unique premise of using a special camera to combat ghosts. As players navigate through an eerie mansion, they enter Viewfinder Mode to capture spectral foes, blending atmospheric storytelling with engaging gameplay. This innovative approach not only set the foundation for the series but also redefined how horror elements could be experienced in video games.
For PC gamers looking to experience Fatal Frame, the game is fairly accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of approximately 4047. With a minimum CPU score of around 3652 and 4 GB of RAM, even budget setups can achieve smooth performance and stable FPS at lower graphics settings. Gamers with mid-range GPUs will likely enjoy enhanced graphics without significant performance issues, making it a solid benchmark for hardware testing.
Given its rating of 74/100, Fatal Frame may appeal to those who appreciate horror games and unique gameplay mechanics, despite not being the highest-rated title. If you enjoy atmospheric tension and inventive combat systems, this game is worth playing, offering an engaging experience in the horror genre.
Performance profile
Released in December 2001, Fatal Frame comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Fatal Frame; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
Set in 1986. The story begin with an aspiring folklorist, Mafuyu Hinasaki decides one night to investigate the Himuro Mansion, a place that is said to be haunted, in search of renown folklorist Junsei Takamine. He brings with him a special hand-me-down, a special camera that has the power to "expose things the normal eyes can't see". Mafuyu enters the mansion and encounters its only inhabitants, ghosts of the people who were killed there. After fending off a violent ghost and seeing the power of the camera for himself, Mafuyu decides to continue his search. On his way, however, a dark presence surrounds him, and Mafuyu's fate is unknown. Two weeks later, Mafuyu's sister, Miku, arrives before the mansion. Fearing the worst may have happened to her brother, she takes it upon herself to enter the mansion and find him. Inside she finds the camera that Mafuyu brought with him, and, continuing his investigation, finds out the truth about the folklorist who went missing. Takamine came to the mansion to document the grisly events that occurred there long ago. In his progress, he uncovers the mysterious Strangling Ritual that took place in the mansion, but before he and his assistants could leave the haunted grounds, they were set upon by the spirits that were killed in the aftermath of the failed ritual. Miku continues deeper into the mansion, determined to find the truth and her missing brother. The story gets worse and worse by every room Miku enters, when later on she finds out that the Shrine Maiden (who is dead) looks for Mafuyu too.