Risen
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Risen 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 | 956 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 820 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 889 fps | 722 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 865 fps | 703 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 817 fps | 664 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 931 fps | 745 fps | 605 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 841 fps | 673 fps | 547 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 901 fps | 721 fps | 577 fps | 468 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 653 fps | 523 fps | 418 fps | 340 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 | 966 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 908 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 883 fps | 717 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 946 fps | 757 fps | 615 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 833 fps | 667 fps | 542 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 811 fps | 649 fps | 527 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 957 fps | 766 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 873 fps | 698 fps | 559 fps | 454 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 788 fps | 631 fps | 505 fps | 410 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 676 fps | 541 fps | 432 fps | 351 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 490 fps | 392 fps | 314 fps | 255 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 807 fps | 656 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 937 fps | 750 fps | 609 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 841 fps | 673 fps | 547 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 991 fps | 793 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 931 fps | 745 fps | 596 fps | 484 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 736 fps | 589 fps | 471 fps | 383 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 631 fps | 505 fps | 404 fps | 328 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 556 fps | 444 fps | 356 fps | 289 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 541 fps | 432 fps | 346 fps | 281 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 511 fps | 408 fps | 327 fps | 265 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 465 fps | 372 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 420 fps | 336 fps | 269 fps | 219 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 360 fps | 288 fps | 231 fps | 187 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 261 fps | 209 fps | 167 fps | 136 fps |
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About
Risen is a 2009 action RPG from Piranha Bytes that puts you in the role of the Nameless Hero exploring the island of Faranga. The game emphasizes player choice and consequence, letting your decisions shape both your character and the world around you as you work to prevent the Titan's destructive awakening. It's a classic example of old-school RPG design with a focus on exploration and nonlinear storytelling.
Running Risen is quite accessible by modern standards, making it an excellent benchmark for lower-end gaming setups. You'll see solid FPS performance on mid-range GPUs from the last several generations, and even older hardware can handle it comfortably at high settings. The game requires just 4 GB of RAM minimum and scales well across different graphics settings, so benchmarking performance is straightforward whether you're testing budget cards or optimizing for higher framerates.
If you enjoy classic RPGs with meaningful choice and don't mind dated graphics, Risen is worth playing despite its 76/100 rating. It's a genuine adventure that rewards exploration and offers enough depth to keep RPG fans engaged for a substantial playthrough.
Performance profile
October 2009 release. Risen 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.
RPGs like Risen stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.
Extremely light — Risen 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.
