What GPU do I need to run Penumbra: Black Plague?

The minimum GPU requirement for Penumbra: Black Plague is AMD Radeon 8500. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Penumbra: Black Plague?

The minimum system requirements for Penumbra: Black Plague are: CPU: 1.5 GHz, GPU: AMD Radeon 8500, RAM: 1 GB.

Can I play Penumbra: Black Plague at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Penumbra: Black Plague at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Penumbra: Black Plague

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1080p performance

Penumbra: Black Plague estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	987 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	846 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	917 fps	745 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	893 fps	725 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	843 fps	685 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	961 fps	769 fps	624 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	868 fps	694 fps	564 fps
RTX 3060	930 fps	744 fps	595 fps	483 fps
GTX 1660 Super	674 fps	539 fps	431 fps	351 fps

1440p performance

Penumbra: Black Plague estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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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	997 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	937 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	911 fps	740 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	976 fps	781 fps	635 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	860 fps	688 fps	559 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	837 fps	669 fps	544 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	988 fps	790 fps	632 fps	514 fps
RTX 3070	901 fps	721 fps	576 fps	468 fps
RTX 4060	814 fps	651 fps	521 fps	423 fps
RTX 3060	697 fps	558 fps	446 fps	363 fps
GTX 1660 Super	506 fps	404 fps	324 fps	263 fps

4K performance

Penumbra: Black Plague estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	833 fps	677 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	967 fps	774 fps	629 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	868 fps	694 fps	564 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	818 fps	655 fps	532 fps
RTX 4080 Super	961 fps	769 fps	615 fps	500 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	759 fps	607 fps	486 fps	395 fps
RTX 4070	651 fps	521 fps	417 fps	338 fps
RX 7800 XT	573 fps	459 fps	367 fps	298 fps
RTX 3080	558 fps	446 fps	357 fps	290 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	527 fps	421 fps	337 fps	274 fps
RTX 3070	480 fps	384 fps	307 fps	250 fps
RTX 4060	434 fps	347 fps	278 fps	226 fps
RTX 3060	372 fps	298 fps	238 fps	193 fps
GTX 1660 Super	270 fps	216 fps	173 fps	140 fps

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About

"Penumbra: Black Plague," released in 2008, is a psychological horror adventure game that invites players to step into the shoes of Philip as he navigates a chilling environment filled with unnerving enemies and mind-bending puzzles. This title is recognized for its atmospheric storytelling and immersive gameplay, which effectively combine horror elements with exploration and problem-solving, making it a standout in the genre.

When it comes to performance, "Penumbra: Black Plague" is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 171, making it an excellent choice for gamers with less powerful setups. To achieve smooth FPS, even on higher graphics settings, a mid-tier GPU is recommended, alongside at least 1 GB of RAM. This lightweight hardware requirement allows for enjoyable FPS benchmarks on many contemporary systems.

With a solid rating of 80/100, "Penumbra: Black Plague" is worth playing for fans of psychological horror and adventure games. Its engaging narrative and unique gameplay mechanics offer a memorable experience that's well-suited for both casual and dedicated gamers alike.

Performance profile

February 2008 release. Penumbra: Black Plague 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.

Extremely light — Penumbra: Black Plague 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

Trapped in a shadowy, underground complex, intrepid explorer Philip is determined to discover the truth behind his father's disappearance. Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his sanity. Can Philip master his fear and finally uncover the truth behind a mystery that has haunted him for a lifetime? Only you can decide...