Metal Gear Solid
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Metal Gear Solid FPS by GPU
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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 |
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About
Metal Gear Solid (1998) is a landmark stealth game directed by Hideo Kojima that revolutionized the genre by bringing it into 3D while maintaining the tactical gameplay of its MSX2 predecessors. Players control Solid Snake through infiltration missions using a traditional perspective, where avoiding detection is crucial to success. The game's innovative approach to stealth mechanics and cinematic storytelling made it a defining title of the PlayStation era.
On PC, Metal Gear Solid runs exceptionally well on modern hardware due to its age and modest system requirements. You can expect high FPS counts even on budget GPUs—entry-level graphics cards will easily push well over 100 FPS at 1080p with maxed settings. The game requires minimal GPU resources and runs smoothly across various performance tiers, making it ideal for benchmarking older systems or enjoying without performance concerns.
With a strong 90/100 rating and influential gameplay that defined stealth gaming, Metal Gear Solid remains essential for genre fans and those interested in gaming history. If you appreciate tactical gameplay and don't mind dated graphics, this classic offers an unforgettable experience.
Performance profile
Released in September 1998, Metal Gear Solid 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.
As a strategy title, Metal Gear Solid 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; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
Metal Gear Solid takes place in an alternate history in which the Cold War continued into the 1990s, ending at some point near the end of the 20th century. Coming out of retirement, special agent Solid Snake is called back into the line of duty to take on rogue members of Foxhound, a crack government anti-terrorist squad threatening to launch nuclear-weapons on the White House unless they receive their $1 billion ransom. With only 24 hours to sabotage Foxhound's threat, Snake must infiltrate enemy lines, rescue the two hostages and thwart the terrorists' plans. The demons of his past will challenge him and his will as a soldier shall be tested, as Snake fights to save the world from nuclear devastation.
