Legend of Mana
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Legend of Mana 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 | 983 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 956 fps | 777 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 820 fps | 666 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 902 fps | 722 fps | 587 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 878 fps | 702 fps | 571 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 829 fps | 663 fps | 539 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 945 fps | 756 fps | 605 fps | 491 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 854 fps | 683 fps | 546 fps | 444 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 732 fps | 585 fps | 468 fps | 380 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 530 fps | 424 fps | 340 fps | 276 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 | 927 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 832 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 966 fps | 785 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 907 fps | 737 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 896 fps | 717 fps | 583 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 960 fps | 768 fps | 615 fps | 499 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 846 fps | 677 fps | 541 fps | 440 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 823 fps | 659 fps | 527 fps | 428 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 777 fps | 622 fps | 498 fps | 404 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 709 fps | 567 fps | 454 fps | 369 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 640 fps | 512 fps | 410 fps | 333 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 549 fps | 439 fps | 351 fps | 285 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 398 fps | 318 fps | 255 fps | 207 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 820 fps | 656 fps | 533 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 951 fps | 761 fps | 609 fps | 495 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 854 fps | 683 fps | 546 fps | 444 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 805 fps | 644 fps | 515 fps | 419 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 756 fps | 605 fps | 484 fps | 393 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 598 fps | 478 fps | 382 fps | 311 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 512 fps | 410 fps | 328 fps | 266 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 451 fps | 361 fps | 289 fps | 235 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 439 fps | 351 fps | 281 fps | 228 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 415 fps | 332 fps | 265 fps | 216 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 378 fps | 302 fps | 242 fps | 197 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 341 fps | 273 fps | 219 fps | 178 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 293 fps | 234 fps | 187 fps | 152 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 212 fps | 170 fps | 136 fps | 110 fps |
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About
Legend of Mana (1999) is an action role-playing game that stands out for its innovative world-building mechanics. Rather than following a linear path, players shape the world of Fa'Diel using "artifacts" that unlock new areas and content as they progress. This blend of action combat with environmental customization creates a unique gameplay experience that differs significantly from its predecessors in the Mana series.
Running Legend of Mana is straightforward for modern systems, as the game demands minimal hardware resources. An entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 904 and a CPU scoring approximately 2,082 meets the minimum specifications, alongside just 4 GB of RAM. Most contemporary graphics cards will deliver smooth FPS performance across all graphics settings, making this a highly accessible benchmark title for testing older or budget-conscious gaming builds.
With an 80/100 rating, Legend of Mana offers a compelling experience for JRPG fans and those interested in classic gaming. If you appreciate experimental game design and don't mind older aesthetics, this title is absolutely worth playing.
Performance profile
Released in July 1999, Legend of Mana 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.
RPGs like Legend of Mana 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.
Extremely light — Legend of Mana 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
Legend of Mana is set in the fictional world of Fa'Diel. The Mana Tree, the giver of mana and life for the world, burned down nine centuries prior to the events of the game. A war erupted between faeries, human, and others seeking the scarce power of mana that was left. When the war concluded, the drained Mana Tree slept and the many lands of the world were stored in ancient artifacts. A hero, controlled by the player, is self-charged with restoring the world, and its mana, to its former self. The Lands of Fa'Diel are populated with a large number of different creatures, including humans, faeries, demons, the jewel-hearted Jumi race, plant-like Sproutlings and Flowerlings, miner bears called Dudbears, and shadowy beings of the Underworld known as Shadoles. Fa'Diel is also the home of a host of anthropomorphic animals and objects, as well as monsters from other Mana titles such as Rabites, Chobin Hoods, and Goblins.
