Kanon
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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 | 901 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 951 fps | 773 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 838 fps | 681 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 815 fps | 662 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 962 fps | 770 fps | 625 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 877 fps | 702 fps | 570 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 991 fps | 792 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 849 fps | 679 fps | 543 fps | 442 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 616 fps | 492 fps | 394 fps | 320 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 | 966 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 911 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 855 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 832 fps | 676 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 892 fps | 713 fps | 579 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 982 fps | 785 fps | 628 fps | 510 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 955 fps | 764 fps | 611 fps | 497 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 902 fps | 722 fps | 577 fps | 469 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 823 fps | 658 fps | 526 fps | 428 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 743 fps | 594 fps | 475 fps | 386 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 637 fps | 509 fps | 408 fps | 331 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 462 fps | 369 fps | 295 fps | 240 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 951 fps | 761 fps | 618 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 883 fps | 706 fps | 574 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 991 fps | 792 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 934 fps | 747 fps | 598 fps | 486 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 877 fps | 702 fps | 562 fps | 456 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 693 fps | 555 fps | 444 fps | 361 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 594 fps | 475 fps | 380 fps | 309 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 524 fps | 419 fps | 335 fps | 272 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 509 fps | 408 fps | 326 fps | 265 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 481 fps | 385 fps | 308 fps | 250 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 439 fps | 351 fps | 281 fps | 228 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 396 fps | 317 fps | 254 fps | 206 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 340 fps | 272 fps | 217 fps | 177 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 246 fps | 197 fps | 158 fps | 128 fps |
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About
Kanon, released in 2000, is a Japanese visual novel developed by Key that explores the life of Yuichi Aizawa, a high school student revisiting a city filled with memories. As players navigate through the narrative, they encounter various characters, each contributing to Yuichi's journey of self-discovery and emotional depth. The gameplay is focused on storytelling, character interactions, and multiple endings, making it notable for its engaging plot and heartfelt moments.
In terms of PC performance, Kanon is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 400 to run effectively. With just 4 GB of RAM, most modern systems should handle the game effortlessly. Players can expect stable FPS even at higher graphics settings, making it straightforward to benchmark the experience on a wide range of hardware, from budget builds to more powerful gaming rigs.
Given its 70/100 rating and its standing in the visual novel genre, Kanon is a worthwhile play for enthusiasts of narrative-rich experiences. The game effectively combines emotional storytelling with memorable characters, appealing to those looking for a captivating adventure rather than high-paced action.
Performance profile
Released in June 1999, Kanon 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.
Kanon 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 — Kanon 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
Yuichi Aizawa is a second-year high school student who visited the city where the story takes place seven years before Kanon's beginning. The story opens on Wednesday January 6, 1999 when Yuichi arrives in the city and is very detached from it and its inhabitants. Before his return, it is decided that he is to stay with his first cousin, Nayuki Minase, and her mother, Akiko. After his long absence, Yuichi has forgotten almost everything except minor details of what happened seven years before and needs to be reminded of what he left behind. Nayuki initially tries repeatedly to jog his memory but is unsuccessful. Throughout the story, as he learns about the supernatural undertones of the city, Yuichi is reminded of the events of seven years ago.
