F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin FPS by GPU
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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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 883 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 957 fps | 777 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 931 fps | 756 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 879 fps | 714 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 802 fps | 651 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 905 fps | 724 fps | 588 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 970 fps | 776 fps | 621 fps | 504 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 703 fps | 563 fps | 450 fps | 366 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 | 977 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 950 fps | 772 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 815 fps | 662 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 897 fps | 718 fps | 583 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 873 fps | 698 fps | 567 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 824 fps | 659 fps | 536 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 940 fps | 752 fps | 601 fps | 489 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 849 fps | 679 fps | 543 fps | 441 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 727 fps | 582 fps | 466 fps | 378 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 527 fps | 422 fps | 338 fps | 274 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 869 fps | 706 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 807 fps | 656 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 905 fps | 724 fps | 588 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 853 fps | 683 fps | 555 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 802 fps | 641 fps | 521 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 792 fps | 634 fps | 507 fps | 412 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 679 fps | 543 fps | 434 fps | 353 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 598 fps | 478 fps | 383 fps | 311 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 582 fps | 466 fps | 372 fps | 303 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 550 fps | 440 fps | 352 fps | 286 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 501 fps | 401 fps | 321 fps | 261 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 453 fps | 362 fps | 290 fps | 235 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 388 fps | 310 fps | 248 fps | 202 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 281 fps | 225 fps | 180 fps | 146 fps |
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Genres
About
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin (2009) is a first-person action shooter that combines intense firefights with supernatural horror and suspense. The game builds on the original's signature mechanics like slow-motion bullet time and advanced enemy AI, while introducing new features such as grab-and-drag cover mechanics, mech combat sequences, and iron sight aiming. These elements create a balanced experience between tactical shooting and atmospheric tension that defined the series.
From a performance standpoint, F.E.A.R. 2 remains very accessible by modern standards. With minimum CPU requirements around 293 benchmark score and just 1 GB of RAM needed, the game runs smoothly on budget hardware from the mid-2000s and beyond. For solid FPS performance at higher graphics settings, a mid-range GPU is sufficient, making this an excellent benchmark title for testing older graphics cards. Most modern systems will achieve 60+ FPS without difficulty, even at maximum detail settings.
If you enjoy action games with horror elements and a respectable 77/100 rating, F.E.A.R. 2 remains a worthwhile experience. The combination of supernatural storytelling, intelligent AI encounters, and varied gameplay mechanics holds up surprisingly well, making it worth revisiting or discovering for the first time.
Performance profile
February 2009 release. F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin 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 F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin 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 — F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin 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
You are Michael Becket, a Delta Force operator who has been sent on a mission to arrest Armacham president Genevieve Aristide approximately 30 minutes before the ending of the first game. The story only takes the original game into account and ignores all events from the expansion packs Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate.
