Magicka
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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 | 926 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 977 fps | 794 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 860 fps | 699 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 837 fps | 680 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 988 fps | 791 fps | 642 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 901 fps | 721 fps | 586 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 814 fps | 651 fps | 529 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 872 fps | 698 fps | 558 fps | 453 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 632 fps | 506 fps | 405 fps | 329 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 | 992 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 935 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 879 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 855 fps | 694 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 916 fps | 733 fps | 595 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 807 fps | 645 fps | 524 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 981 fps | 785 fps | 628 fps | 510 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 927 fps | 741 fps | 593 fps | 482 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 845 fps | 676 fps | 541 fps | 439 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 763 fps | 610 fps | 488 fps | 397 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 654 fps | 523 fps | 419 fps | 340 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 474 fps | 379 fps | 303 fps | 247 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 977 fps | 781 fps | 635 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 907 fps | 726 fps | 590 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 814 fps | 651 fps | 529 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 959 fps | 767 fps | 614 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 901 fps | 721 fps | 577 fps | 469 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 712 fps | 570 fps | 456 fps | 370 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 610 fps | 488 fps | 391 fps | 317 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 538 fps | 430 fps | 344 fps | 280 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 523 fps | 419 fps | 335 fps | 272 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 494 fps | 395 fps | 316 fps | 257 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 451 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 407 fps | 326 fps | 260 fps | 212 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 349 fps | 279 fps | 223 fps | 181 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 253 fps | 202 fps | 162 fps | 132 fps |
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About
Magicka is a 2011 action-RPG that combines satirical humor with Norse mythology-inspired fantasy combat. The core gameplay revolves around casting spells by combining different elements, allowing players to experiment with creative combinations to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. What sets it apart is the chaotic multiplayer experience and irreverent tone that pokes fun at classic fantasy tropes while delivering genuinely engaging spell-casting mechanics.
Running Magicka is straightforward on modern hardware, making it an excellent benchmark title for older or budget systems. The game requires just 2 GB of RAM and will run smoothly on integrated graphics or entry-level GPUs, easily achieving 60+ FPS on minimum settings across most configurations. Even modest gaming rigs from the last decade will handle it comfortably, making it ideal for testing performance baselines without demanding high-end GPU power.
With a solid 72/100 rating, Magicka offers genuine entertainment for action and RPG fans who appreciate creative gameplay and dark comedy. If you enjoy spell-crafting systems and don't mind slightly dated visuals, it's definitely worth playing through, especially with friends in co-op mode.
Performance profile
January 2011 release. Magicka 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 Magicka 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 — Magicka 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
Players will be able to combine the elements to cast spells, wreaking havoc and devastation on the minions of darkness. They will also be able to team up with friends and fight their way through the campaign, or test their skills in the magickal arts in other challenging modes. In Magicka, up to four players take on a grand adventure to save their world from certain doom using a fully dynamic spell system. The adventure mode takes the players across three different levels, ranging from the lush forests of mountain valleys to the frozen halls of the Mountain King where wits and creative thinking are keys to victory. In the unlockable hardcore challenge modes, players fight off waves of enemies to earn their place on local and online leaderboards.
