Phantasy Star Online
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Phantasy Star Online FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 905 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 981 fps | 797 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 955 fps | 776 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 902 fps | 733 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 822 fps | 668 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 928 fps | 743 fps | 603 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 994 fps | 796 fps | 636 fps | 517 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 721 fps | 577 fps | 461 fps | 375 fps |
1440p performance
| 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 | 975 fps | 792 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 835 fps | 679 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 920 fps | 736 fps | 598 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 895 fps | 716 fps | 582 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 845 fps | 676 fps | 549 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 963 fps | 771 fps | 617 fps | 501 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 870 fps | 696 fps | 557 fps | 452 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 746 fps | 597 fps | 477 fps | 388 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 541 fps | 433 fps | 346 fps | 281 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 891 fps | 724 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 827 fps | 672 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 928 fps | 743 fps | 603 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 875 fps | 700 fps | 569 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 822 fps | 658 fps | 534 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 812 fps | 650 fps | 520 fps | 422 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 696 fps | 557 fps | 446 fps | 362 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 613 fps | 491 fps | 392 fps | 319 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 597 fps | 477 fps | 382 fps | 310 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 564 fps | 451 fps | 361 fps | 293 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 514 fps | 411 fps | 329 fps | 267 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 464 fps | 371 fps | 297 fps | 241 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 398 fps | 318 fps | 255 fps | 207 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 288 fps | 231 fps | 185 fps | 150 fps |
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About
Phantasy Star Online, released in 2000, is a groundbreaking online action RPG that set the stage for multiplayer console gaming. Players embark on a quest aboard Pioneer 2 to uncover the mystery surrounding an exploded planet and the fate of its inhabitants. With its unique blend of real-time combat, cooperative gameplay, and an expansive world to explore, the game has remained notable in the RPG genre, rated at 78/100.
When it comes to PC performance, Phantasy Star Online is quite accessible thanks to its minimal hardware requirements. An entry-level GPU scoring around 13 can easily manage the game's graphics, ensuring stable and enjoyable FPS even on budget setups. Players looking to achieve higher frame rates should consider mid-tier GPUs for better performance and smoother gameplay at increased graphics settings, but the game remains friendly to a wider range of hardware configurations.
If you're a fan of classic RPGs or cooperative online experiences, Phantasy Star Online is definitely worth your time. Its engaging gameplay and historical significance in the genre make it a must-play, especially for those seeking to benchmark older titles on modern hardware.
Performance profile
Released in December 2000, Phantasy Star Online 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.
Extremely light — Phantasy Star Online 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
The story of Phantasy Star Online is unrelated to the original Phantasy Star series,[10] and is less substantial.[8] Threatened by the imminent destruction of their home planet, thousands of refugees arrive at planet Ragol aboard the spaceship Pioneer 2. As they establish contact with colonists sent ahead on Pioneer 1, an enormous explosion shakes the planet. Adventurers from Pioneer 2 land to investigate the explosion and search for Rico Tyrell, daughter of the head of Pioneer 2. They discover the planet overrun by monsters, and follow messages left by Rico leading to an ancient evil, Dark Falz.