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Phantasm

Phantasm

1988Easy to run

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1080p performance

Phantasm estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090807 fps646 fps517 fps420 fps
RTX 4090750 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
RX 7900 XTX673 fps538 fps431 fps350 fps
RTX 5080634 fps507 fps406 fps330 fps
RTX 4080 Super596 fps477 fps381 fps310 fps
RTX 4070 Ti471 fps377 fps301 fps245 fps
RTX 4070404 fps323 fps258 fps210 fps
RX 7800 XT356 fps284 fps228 fps185 fps
RTX 3080346 fps277 fps221 fps180 fps
RTX 4060 Ti327 fps261 fps209 fps170 fps
RTX 3070298 fps238 fps191 fps155 fps
RTX 4060269 fps215 fps172 fps140 fps
RTX 3060231 fps185 fps148 fps120 fps
GTX 1660 Super167 fps134 fps107 fps87 fps

1440p performance

Phantasm estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090605 fps484 fps387 fps315 fps
RTX 4090562 fps450 fps360 fps292 fps
RX 7900 XTX505 fps404 fps323 fps262 fps
RTX 5080476 fps381 fps304 fps247 fps
RTX 4080 Super447 fps358 fps286 fps232 fps
RTX 4070 Ti353 fps283 fps226 fps184 fps
RTX 4070303 fps242 fps194 fps157 fps
RX 7800 XT267 fps213 fps171 fps139 fps
RTX 3080259 fps208 fps166 fps135 fps
RTX 4060 Ti245 fps196 fps157 fps127 fps
RTX 3070223 fps179 fps143 fps116 fps
RTX 4060202 fps161 fps129 fps105 fps
RTX 3060173 fps138 fps111 fps90 fps
GTX 1660 Super125 fps100 fps80 fps65 fps

4K performance

Phantasm estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090323 fps258 fps207 fps168 fps
RTX 4090300 fps240 fps192 fps156 fps
RX 7900 XTX269 fps215 fps172 fps140 fps
RTX 5080254 fps203 fps162 fps132 fps
RTX 4080 Super238 fps191 fps153 fps124 fps
RTX 4070 Ti188 fps151 fps121 fps98 fps
RTX 4070161 fps129 fps103 fps84 fps
RX 7800 XT142 fps114 fps91 fps74 fps
RTX 3080138 fps111 fps89 fps72 fps
RTX 4060 Ti131 fps105 fps84 fps68 fps
RTX 3070119 fps95 fps76 fps62 fps
RTX 4060108 fps86 fps69 fps56 fps
RTX 306092 fps74 fps59 fps48 fps
GTX 1660 Super67 fps54 fps43 fps35 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB

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Processor
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Intel® Core™ i3-9100F or equivalent

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Memory
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8 GB

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Genres

About

Phantasm, released in 1988, is a genre-blending action and strategy game that captivates players with its unique blend of fast-paced gameplay and tactical decision-making. Set in a haunting world, players navigate through various challenges that require both reflexes and strategic thinking. Its notable combination of action and strategy set it apart from other titles of its time, making it a memorable experience for gamers.

To experience Phantasm at its best, players should consider a minimum setup that includes an entry-level GPU with a score of around 3902 and a CPU score of about 6704. With at least 8 GB of RAM, the game is quite accessible and won't demand the latest high-end hardware, allowing for smooth FPS performance even on more modest systems. For optimal performance and graphics settings, it’s advisable to look for GPUs that comfortably exceed these minimum requirements for an enhanced gaming experience.

If you enjoy action-packed strategy games, Phantasm is definitely worth playing. With its unique gameplay blend and solid ratings, it offers a nostalgic gaming experience that still resonates with fans of both genres today.

Performance profile

Released in December 1988, Phantasm 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, Phantasm 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 Phantasm; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

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