Hollow Knight
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Hollow Knight 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 920 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 831 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 877 fps | 712 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 993 fps | 795 fps | 636 fps | 516 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 935 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 824 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 986 fps | 801 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 932 fps | 757 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 849 fps | 690 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 959 fps | 767 fps | 623 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 822 fps | 658 fps | 534 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 745 fps | 596 fps | 477 fps | 387 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 997 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 926 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 831 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 964 fps | 784 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps | 736 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 895 fps | 716 fps | 582 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 959 fps | 767 fps | 614 fps | 499 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 845 fps | 676 fps | 541 fps | 439 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 822 fps | 658 fps | 526 fps | 427 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 776 fps | 621 fps | 497 fps | 404 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 708 fps | 566 fps | 453 fps | 368 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 639 fps | 511 fps | 409 fps | 332 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 548 fps | 438 fps | 351 fps | 285 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 397 fps | 318 fps | 254 fps | 207 fps |
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About
Hollow Knight is a critically acclaimed 2017 indie action-adventure that revitalized the 2D metroidvania genre. The game emphasizes tight, skill-based close combat and rewarding exploration through the haunting insect kingdom of Hallownest, where players uncover the world's dark history by defeating challenging bosses and discovering hidden areas that expand their combat and movement abilities.
Hollow Knight is exceptionally accessible from a PC performance standpoint, making it an excellent benchmark title for budget gaming setups. The game runs smoothly on entry-level GPUs with a minimum score around 1700, and you'll easily achieve 60 FPS and well beyond on modest hardware. Even older or integrated graphics can handle it comfortably at high settings, making this an ideal title for testing performance on lower-end systems or older PCs without demanding a dedicated graphics card.
With a 92/100 rating from critics, Hollow Knight is absolutely worth playing for action and adventure fans who appreciate challenging combat and atmospheric world-building. Its lightweight performance requirements mean nearly any PC gamer can experience this masterpiece.
Performance profile
February 2017 release. Hollow Knight was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
Hollow Knight is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Hollow Knight 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
Beneath the fading town of Dirtmouth sleeps a vast, ancient kingdom. Many are drawn beneath the surface, searching for riches, or glory, or answers to old secrets. As the enigmatic Knight, you’ll traverse the depths, unravel its mysteries and conquer its evils.
