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Painkiller: Resurrection

Painkiller: Resurrection

34/100
16 ratings2009Easy to run

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1080p performance

Painkiller: Resurrection 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 fps908 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps984 fps800 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps958 fps778 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps905 fps735 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps825 fps670 fps
RTX 4060999 fps931 fps745 fps605 fps
RTX 3060998 fps798 fps639 fps519 fps
GTX 1660 Super723 fps579 fps463 fps376 fps

1440p performance

Painkiller: Resurrection 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 fps978 fps794 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps838 fps681 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps923 fps738 fps600 fps
RTX 3080999 fps898 fps718 fps584 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps848 fps678 fps551 fps
RTX 3070967 fps773 fps619 fps503 fps
RTX 4060873 fps698 fps559 fps454 fps
RTX 3060748 fps599 fps479 fps389 fps
GTX 1660 Super543 fps434 fps347 fps282 fps

4K performance

Painkiller: Resurrection estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps894 fps726 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps830 fps675 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps931 fps745 fps605 fps
RTX 5080999 fps878 fps702 fps571 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps825 fps660 fps536 fps
RTX 4070 Ti815 fps652 fps522 fps424 fps
RTX 4070698 fps559 fps447 fps363 fps
RX 7800 XT615 fps492 fps394 fps320 fps
RTX 3080599 fps479 fps383 fps311 fps
RTX 4060 Ti565 fps452 fps362 fps294 fps
RTX 3070516 fps412 fps330 fps268 fps
RTX 4060466 fps373 fps298 fps242 fps
RTX 3060399 fps319 fps255 fps208 fps
GTX 1660 Super289 fps231 fps185 fps150 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Radeon 3800 / Geforce 7800 or better

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Processor
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2.4GHZ+ (per core)

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2 GB

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About

Painkiller: Resurrection, released in 2009, is an action-packed first-person shooter that builds on the chaotic formula of its predecessor. Players are tasked with battling hordes of enemies across diverse environments, wielding an array of weapons that each feature unique alternate fire options. While it retains much of the original's gameplay mechanics, this entry introduces new elements and enemies, making it a noteworthy addition to the Painkiller franchise.

For optimal performance while playing Painkiller: Resurrection, you'll find that the game is accessible even with entry-level hardware. The minimum GPU requirement is an entry-level graphics card with a benchmark score of around 5, which means that even modest setups can achieve playable FPS. With just 2 GB of RAM, many gamers will find that they can run this title smoothly at lower graphics settings without significant performance drops, making it a decent choice for budget-conscious players.

Despite its low rating of 34/100, Painkiller: Resurrection offers fast-paced action that can be enjoyable for fans of the genre. If you appreciate classic shooters and aren't deterred by average reviews, it might still be worth a try, especially if you're looking for a game that runs well on older PC hardware.

Performance profile

October 2009 release. Painkiller: Resurrection 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.

Action titles like Painkiller: Resurrection reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.

Extremely light — Painkiller: Resurrection 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

William "Wild Bill" Sherman, an ex CIA Agent and specialist for dangerous missions in the Black Ops Special Unit has a big problem: during his last job, he has managed to not only kill the head of an illegal drug operation and a slew of innocent civilians, but himself in a fatal mistake. Trapped in a hostile place between heaven and hell, his soul flickers between the millions of faceless infidels and good and evil forces start to use Wild Bill for their own needs. But, it turns out that nothing is as it seemed at the beginning - solve the mystery and give the equilibrium between heaven and hell a little flip!

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