Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - HD Edition
Can your GPU run this game?
Estimated FPS across quality settings and resolutions
Search for your GPU above to see a full FPS breakdown at every quality and resolution.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - HD Edition FPS by GPU
Estimated framerates for 14 reference GPUs · pick a resolution and quality
Full benchmark grid · 14 GPUs × 4 qualities × 3 resolutions
1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 653 fps | 522 fps | 418 fps | 340 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 606 fps | 485 fps | 388 fps | 315 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 544 fps | 435 fps | 348 fps | 283 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 513 fps | 411 fps | 328 fps | 267 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 482 fps | 386 fps | 309 fps | 251 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 381 fps | 305 fps | 244 fps | 198 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 327 fps | 261 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 288 fps | 230 fps | 184 fps | 150 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 280 fps | 224 fps | 179 fps | 146 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 264 fps | 211 fps | 169 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 241 fps | 193 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 218 fps | 174 fps | 139 fps | 113 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 187 fps | 149 fps | 119 fps | 97 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 135 fps | 108 fps | 87 fps | 70 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 490 fps | 392 fps | 313 fps | 255 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 455 fps | 364 fps | 291 fps | 237 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 408 fps | 327 fps | 261 fps | 212 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 385 fps | 308 fps | 246 fps | 200 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 362 fps | 289 fps | 231 fps | 188 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 286 fps | 229 fps | 183 fps | 149 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 245 fps | 196 fps | 157 fps | 127 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 216 fps | 173 fps | 138 fps | 112 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 210 fps | 168 fps | 134 fps | 109 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 198 fps | 159 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 181 fps | 145 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 163 fps | 131 fps | 104 fps | 85 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 140 fps | 112 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 101 fps | 81 fps | 65 fps | 53 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 261 fps | 209 fps | 167 fps | 136 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 243 fps | 194 fps | 155 fps | 126 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 218 fps | 174 fps | 139 fps | 113 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 205 fps | 164 fps | 131 fps | 107 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 193 fps | 154 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 152 fps | 122 fps | 98 fps | 79 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 131 fps | 104 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 115 fps | 92 fps | 74 fps | 60 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 112 fps | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 106 fps | 85 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps | 50 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 87 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 75 fps | 60 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 54 fps | 43 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps |
Where to buy
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - HD Edition
affiliate
Minimum Hardware
* Amazon links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Genres
About
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - HD Edition (2011) is a stealth-action game that remasters the legendary PS2 original with modernized controls and enhanced graphics. The game combines tactical espionage gameplay with survival mechanics in a Cold War-era campaign that's widely considered one of the franchise's finest entries. Its blend of cinematic storytelling and gameplay depth has earned it a strong 95/100 rating.
This remaster is highly accessible from a performance standpoint, making it an excellent benchmark title for older or mid-range systems. You'll see solid 60+ FPS on virtually any modern GPU, even at higher graphics settings, thanks to its 2011 optimization. Even budget graphics cards can run this game smoothly, making it ideal for testing baseline performance or comparing GPU tiers without demanding top-tier hardware.
If you appreciate stealth games with strong narratives and distinctive character work, Snake Eater is absolutely worth playing. The HD Edition brings the cult classic to PC with improved visuals and controls, delivering a memorable experience that holds up remarkably well today.
Performance profile
November 2011 release. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - HD Edition 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.
As a strategy title, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - HD Edition is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - HD Edition; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
