What GPU do I need to run Hawken?

The minimum GPU requirement for Hawken is Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Hawken?

The minimum system requirements for Hawken are: CPU: 2 GHz Dual Core, GPU: Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX, RAM: 3 GB.

Can I play Hawken at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Hawken at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Hawken

69/100

35 ratings2012Easy to run

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Estimated FPS across quality settings and resolutions

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Hawken FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

Hawken estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	872 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	920 fps	747 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	810 fps	658 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	985 fps	788 fps	641 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	931 fps	745 fps	605 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	849 fps	679 fps	552 fps
RTX 4060	958 fps	766 fps	613 fps	498 fps
RTX 3060	821 fps	657 fps	526 fps	427 fps
GTX 1660 Super	595 fps	476 fps	381 fps	310 fps

1440p performance

Hawken estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	934 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	881 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	827 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	805 fps	654 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	862 fps	690 fps	560 fps
RX 7800 XT	949 fps	760 fps	608 fps	494 fps
RTX 3080	924 fps	739 fps	591 fps	480 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	872 fps	698 fps	558 fps	454 fps
RTX 3070	796 fps	636 fps	509 fps	414 fps
RTX 4060	719 fps	575 fps	460 fps	374 fps
RTX 3060	616 fps	493 fps	394 fps	320 fps
GTX 1660 Super	447 fps	357 fps	286 fps	232 fps

4K performance

Hawken estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	920 fps	736 fps	598 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	854 fps	683 fps	555 fps
RX 7900 XTX	958 fps	766 fps	613 fps	498 fps
RTX 5080	903 fps	723 fps	578 fps	470 fps
RTX 4080 Super	849 fps	679 fps	543 fps	441 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	671 fps	536 fps	429 fps	349 fps
RTX 4070	575 fps	460 fps	368 fps	299 fps
RX 7800 XT	506 fps	405 fps	324 fps	263 fps
RTX 3080	493 fps	394 fps	315 fps	256 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	465 fps	372 fps	298 fps	242 fps
RTX 3070	424 fps	339 fps	272 fps	221 fps
RTX 4060	383 fps	307 fps	245 fps	199 fps
RTX 3060	328 fps	263 fps	210 fps	171 fps
GTX 1660 Super	238 fps	191 fps	152 fps	124 fps

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About

Hawken, released in 2012, is a multiplayer first-person shooter that immerses players in control of massive mechanized war machines. Set in a dystopian world, it stands out for its fast-paced tactical gameplay, offering a unique blend of exhilarating combat and strategic mech customization. Players can engage in competitive modes while upgrading their hulking death machines with powerful weaponry, making each match explosively fun.

When it comes to PC performance, Hawken is accessible to a wide range of gamers, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum benchmark score of around 489. Players can experience decent FPS even on less powerful systems, provided they meet the minimum requirement of 3 GB RAM. For optimal performance, a more capable GPU is recommended to fully enjoy the game's detailed graphics and smoother gameplay in competitive scenarios.

Given its score of 69/100, Hawken may appeal to fans of the FPS genre looking for a unique twist with mech-driven combat. While it may not be the highest-rated game, its engaging mechanics and multiplayer focus make it worth trying, especially for players interested in dynamic gameplay and customization.

Performance profile

December 2012 release. Hawken 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.

Extremely light — Hawken 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.