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Legends of Persia

Legends of Persia

2012Easy to run

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1080p performance

Legends of Persia estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps993 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps851 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps949 fps759 fps617 fps

1440p performance

Legends of Persia estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps984 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps957 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps904 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps824 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps916 fps745 fps
RTX 3060999 fps982 fps785 fps638 fps
GTX 1660 Super890 fps712 fps569 fps463 fps

4K performance

Legends of Persia estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps993 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps936 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps879 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps855 fps695 fps
RTX 4070999 fps916 fps733 fps596 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps807 fps646 fps525 fps
RTX 3080982 fps785 fps628 fps511 fps
RTX 4060 Ti927 fps742 fps593 fps482 fps
RTX 3070845 fps676 fps541 fps440 fps
RTX 4060764 fps611 fps489 fps397 fps
RTX 3060655 fps524 fps419 fps340 fps
GTX 1660 Super475 fps380 fps304 fps247 fps

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Geforce7000 series – ATI X1400 & HD series or greater

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Processor
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AMD 3500+ – Intel 2.2 Pentium 4 CPU

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1 GB

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Genres

ActionAdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)

About

"Legends of Persia," released in 2012, is an action RPG adventure that draws inspiration from Diablo’s gameplay mechanics. Players embark on a quest for vengeance as Keykhosro, the son of a Persian prince, battling against the formidable king Afrasiab. The game combines immersive storytelling with brutal combat, extensive item usage, and character building, making it a unique entry in the indie gaming landscape.

In terms of PC performance, "Legends of Persia" is quite accessible, designed for players with entry-level GPUs, which are typically required to score around 43 on performance benchmarks. With a minimum RAM requirement of just 1 GB, even lower-end systems can achieve decent FPS rates. This makes the game easy to run on various hardware setups without demanding high-end graphics cards, allowing a wider audience to enjoy the experience without sacrificing performance or graphics settings.

If you enjoy action RPGs with engaging narratives and solid gameplay mechanics, then "Legends of Persia" is worth a try. Its indie feel and lower hardware demands, paired with a compelling storyline, make it an entertaining option for fans of the genre looking for something different.

Performance profile

June 2012 release. Legends of Persia 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 Legends of Persia 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 — Legends of Persia 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

At the height of the glorious Persian king KayKavoos' reign, he had dominance over half the lands of his age. Seeking to cement his legend, he looked next to conquering the heavens. Lashing a great sky chariot to four mighty birds, the lord of Persia ascended far above the earth. Before the king's ambition could be fully realized, an angel appeared to quell his flight. But as the celestial creature prepared to strike down the Persian king, the glowing spirit of a child materialized. “Stay your hand, angel! I am KayKhosro, this great king's yet-unborn son. If you destroy this man for his arrogance now, you destroy me! To rob him of his present would be to rob me of my future.” The angel paused, considered the spirit's words, and sent the zealous King's chariot crashing down to the realm of Earth from whence it came. “I am forbidden from severing your bloodline, and have returned your ancestor to his kingdom alive, but the burdens upon you are heavy, indeed.” The angel embraced the spirit child, imparting these words. “You will be born into an age of conflict, your ancestors beset upon each other with steel and cruelty, and your people will look to you for guidance. One day, evil will descend upon the borders of Persia, and you must be ready. Now, rest, child. Your time has yet to come...”

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