Gauntlet
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Gauntlet 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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 986 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 959 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 826 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 918 fps | 746 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 984 fps | 787 fps | 639 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 891 fps | 713 fps | 570 fps | 464 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 979 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 839 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 910 fps | 739 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 885 fps | 719 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps | 679 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 953 fps | 762 fps | 619 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 861 fps | 689 fps | 559 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 922 fps | 738 fps | 590 fps | 480 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 669 fps | 535 fps | 428 fps | 348 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 895 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 831 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 918 fps | 746 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 866 fps | 703 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 813 fps | 661 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 803 fps | 643 fps | 522 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 861 fps | 689 fps | 551 fps | 448 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 758 fps | 607 fps | 485 fps | 394 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 738 fps | 590 fps | 472 fps | 384 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 697 fps | 557 fps | 446 fps | 362 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 635 fps | 508 fps | 407 fps | 330 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 574 fps | 459 fps | 367 fps | 298 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 492 fps | 393 fps | 315 fps | 256 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 357 fps | 285 fps | 228 fps | 185 fps |
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About
Gauntlet (1985) is a classic action arcade game that pioneered cooperative multiplayer dungeon crawling. Up to four players can simultaneously select from fantasy characters like Thor the Warrior, Merlin the Wizard, Thyra the Valkyrie, or Questor the Elf, each with distinct strengths and weaknesses. The game combines fast-paced combat with maze exploration and remains influential in the action-indie genre.
This retro title is extremely accessible from a performance standpoint and will run smoothly on virtually any modern GPU. With a minimum RAM requirement of just 2 GB, Gauntlet demands minimal system resources, making it ideal for older hardware or integrated graphics. You can expect consistently high FPS even on modest gaming laptops, so this isn't a benchmark-heavy game that will stress-test your PC.
If you're a fan of classic arcade games or cooperative gameplay, Gauntlet's 70/100 rating reflects a fun but dated experience. The straightforward action-indie gameplay offers nostalgic appeal, though modern players may find the mechanics simplistic by today's standards.
Performance profile
Released in October 1985, Gauntlet predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
Action titles like Gauntlet 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 — Gauntlet 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.
