Guild Wars 2
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Guild Wars 2 FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 561 fps | 449 fps | 359 fps | 292 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 521 fps | 417 fps | 333 fps | 271 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 467 fps | 374 fps | 299 fps | 243 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 441 fps | 353 fps | 282 fps | 229 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 414 fps | 331 fps | 265 fps | 215 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 327 fps | 262 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 280 fps | 224 fps | 180 fps | 146 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 247 fps | 198 fps | 158 fps | 128 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 240 fps | 192 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 227 fps | 182 fps | 145 fps | 118 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 207 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 187 fps | 150 fps | 120 fps | 97 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 160 fps | 128 fps | 103 fps | 83 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 116 fps | 93 fps | 74 fps | 60 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 421 fps | 337 fps | 269 fps | 219 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 391 fps | 313 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 351 fps | 280 fps | 224 fps | 182 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 331 fps | 264 fps | 212 fps | 172 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 311 fps | 248 fps | 199 fps | 161 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 245 fps | 196 fps | 157 fps | 128 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 210 fps | 168 fps | 135 fps | 109 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 185 fps | 148 fps | 119 fps | 96 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 180 fps | 144 fps | 115 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 170 fps | 136 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 155 fps | 124 fps | 99 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 140 fps | 112 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 63 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 87 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 224 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 208 fps | 167 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 187 fps | 150 fps | 120 fps | 97 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 176 fps | 141 fps | 113 fps | 92 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 166 fps | 133 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 131 fps | 105 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 112 fps | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 99 fps | 79 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps | 50 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 91 fps | 73 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 83 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 75 fps | 60 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 64 fps | 51 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 46 fps | 37 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps |
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About
Guild Wars 2 is a free-to-play massively multiplayer RPG released in 2012 that combines fast-paced action combat with a richly detailed open world. The game features an engaging storyline, challenging PvP modes, and no subscription fees, making it an accessible entry point into the MMO genre. With its emphasis on exploration and dynamic events, it's built to appeal to both casual and hardcore players alike.
From a performance standpoint, Guild Wars 2 is quite accessible and runs well on modest hardware. The minimum GPU requirement is an entry-level graphics card with a benchmark score around 5248, and 8 GB of RAM is needed. You can expect solid FPS performance even on lower-end systems, though upgrading your GPU will unlock higher graphics settings and framerates, especially in crowded zones where performance can dip.
If you enjoy MMOs with engaging combat and a thriving community, Guild Wars 2 is worth your time. With its 80/100 rating and free-to-play model, there's little risk in jumping in to see if the adventure appeals to you.
Performance profile
August 2012 release. Guild Wars 2 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.
RPGs like Guild Wars 2 stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Guild Wars 2; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
Your story begins the moment you bring your character to life. When you create your character, you’ll choose from a range of biographical options that reflect their personality, history, and how they see the world. This biography will set you down a story path, which offers you choices to make. Your decisions will take the story in different directions. The race you choose for your character determines which of the five massive home cities they’ll begin their story in. Your personal story will guide you through private, instanced chapters that explore your character’s life and adventures as they shape their own destiny. If you need a little help, you can always invite friends along to experience your personal story with you. As “guest stars,” these players can help you, but it’s still your story, and key decisions are yours to make Guild Wars 2 provides players both the social, fully interactive feeling of a multiplayer game as well as the customized, choice-based story of a role-playing game. Whether the stakes are epic or personal, we want players to experience their own story within Tyria. We’ve brought to life a massive world of events, storylines, and characters—all we need is you.
