Portal Stories: Mel
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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 | 866 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 939 fps | 763 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 863 fps | 701 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 983 fps | 786 fps | 639 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 888 fps | 710 fps | 577 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 951 fps | 761 fps | 609 fps | 495 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 690 fps | 552 fps | 441 fps | 359 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 | 959 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 932 fps | 758 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 799 fps | 649 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 880 fps | 704 fps | 572 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 856 fps | 685 fps | 557 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 809 fps | 647 fps | 526 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 922 fps | 737 fps | 590 fps | 479 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 832 fps | 666 fps | 533 fps | 433 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 714 fps | 571 fps | 457 fps | 371 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 517 fps | 414 fps | 331 fps | 269 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 852 fps | 693 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 989 fps | 792 fps | 643 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 888 fps | 710 fps | 577 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 837 fps | 670 fps | 544 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 983 fps | 786 fps | 629 fps | 511 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 777 fps | 622 fps | 497 fps | 404 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 666 fps | 533 fps | 426 fps | 346 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 587 fps | 469 fps | 375 fps | 305 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 571 fps | 457 fps | 365 fps | 297 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 539 fps | 431 fps | 345 fps | 280 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 492 fps | 393 fps | 315 fps | 256 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 444 fps | 355 fps | 284 fps | 231 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 381 fps | 304 fps | 244 fps | 198 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 276 fps | 221 fps | 177 fps | 143 fps |
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About
Portal Stories: Mel, released in 2015, is a community-made modification for the iconic Portal 2, immersing players in the quirky and challenging Portal universe. This engaging puzzle-platformer follows the journey of Mel, a new protagonist who encounters a personality core while confronting an undiscovered threat at the infamous Aperture Science facility. Noteworthy for its clever level design and intriguing narrative, it stands out as a fan-favorite among players seeking innovative gameplay experiences.
In terms of PC performance, Portal Stories: Mel is quite accessible, requiring just an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 114 to achieve decent FPS. With only 2 GB of RAM needed, most modern systems should handle the game fairly well. Players using mid-range GPUs can expect smoother performance at higher graphics settings, making it a great choice for those looking to benchmark their systems without the demands of newer, more graphically intensive titles.
With an impressive rating of 84/100, Portal Stories: Mel is definitely worth playing for fans of puzzle games and the Portal franchise alike. Its blend of challenging gameplay and engaging story makes it a highly recommended experience for both new and seasoned players in the PC gaming community.
Performance profile
Released in July 2015, Portal Stories: Mel sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
Portal Stories: Mel is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Portal Stories: Mel 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.
