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F.E.A.R. 3

F.E.A.R. 3

69/100
226 ratings2011Easy to run

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1080p performance

F.E.A.R. 3 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 fps901 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps950 fps772 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps837 fps680 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps814 fps662 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps961 fps769 fps625 fps
RTX 3070999 fps877 fps701 fps570 fps
RTX 4060990 fps792 fps633 fps515 fps
RTX 3060848 fps679 fps543 fps441 fps
GTX 1660 Super615 fps492 fps394 fps320 fps

1440p performance

F.E.A.R. 3 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 fps965 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps910 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps855 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps831 fps675 fps
RTX 4070999 fps891 fps713 fps579 fps
RX 7800 XT981 fps785 fps628 fps510 fps
RTX 3080954 fps763 fps611 fps496 fps
RTX 4060 Ti901 fps721 fps577 fps469 fps
RTX 3070822 fps657 fps526 fps427 fps
RTX 4060742 fps594 fps475 fps386 fps
RTX 3060636 fps509 fps407 fps331 fps
GTX 1660 Super461 fps369 fps295 fps240 fps

4K performance

F.E.A.R. 3 estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps950 fps760 fps618 fps
RTX 4090999 fps882 fps706 fps573 fps
RX 7900 XTX990 fps792 fps633 fps515 fps
RTX 5080933 fps746 fps597 fps485 fps
RTX 4080 Super877 fps701 fps561 fps456 fps
RTX 4070 Ti693 fps554 fps443 fps360 fps
RTX 4070594 fps475 fps380 fps309 fps
RX 7800 XT523 fps418 fps335 fps272 fps
RTX 3080509 fps407 fps326 fps265 fps
RTX 4060 Ti481 fps385 fps308 fps250 fps
RTX 3070438 fps351 fps280 fps228 fps
RTX 4060396 fps317 fps253 fps206 fps
RTX 3060339 fps271 fps217 fps176 fps
GTX 1660 Super246 fps197 fps157 fps128 fps

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Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT

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Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz

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2 GB

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About

F.E.A.R. 3, released in 2011, is an action-packed sequel to F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin and the third installment in the acclaimed series. One of its standout features is the option to play the campaign either in single-player mode or with a friend through online or offline co-op. The game continues the franchise’s legacy of blending horror elements with intense shooter gameplay, providing players with a thrilling and immersive experience.

In terms of PC performance, F.E.A.R. 3 is designed to be fairly accessible, featuring minimum GPU requirements of an entry-level GPU with a score of around 403. Players can expect smooth gameplay and solid FPS on mid-range hardware, making it a great choice for those with systems that meet or exceed the minimum specs, including 2 GB of RAM. For optimal performance, consider a GPU from the mid-tier range, which can enhance graphics settings and deliver a more immersive experience.

With a rating of 68/100, while F.E.A.R. 3 may not reach the heights of its predecessors, it still offers enjoyable gameplay for fans of the genre. If you're a fan of action games that incorporate horror elements, the co-op capabilities and engaging features make it worth a try, especially if you're looking for a title that runs well on modest hardware.

Performance profile

June 2011 release. F.E.A.R. 3 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. 3 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. 3 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 game takes place nine months after the conclusion of F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, with Alma Wade's pregnancy nearing its end. When a resurrected Paxton Fettel rescues Point Man from captivity by Armacham Technology Corporation in a Brazilian prison, the two distrustful brothers head back to Fairport. Point Man plans to save the still-missing Jin Sun-Kwon and prevent Alma giving birth. Fettel, however, has an entirely different motive. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges, one of which even Alma herself is terrified.

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