Scaler
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Scaler FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 826 fps | 661 fps | 528 fps | 429 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 767 fps | 613 fps | 491 fps | 399 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 688 fps | 550 fps | 440 fps | 358 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 649 fps | 519 fps | 415 fps | 337 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 609 fps | 488 fps | 390 fps | 317 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 482 fps | 385 fps | 308 fps | 250 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 413 fps | 330 fps | 264 fps | 215 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 364 fps | 291 fps | 233 fps | 189 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 354 fps | 283 fps | 226 fps | 184 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 334 fps | 267 fps | 214 fps | 174 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 305 fps | 244 fps | 195 fps | 158 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 275 fps | 220 fps | 176 fps | 143 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 236 fps | 189 fps | 151 fps | 123 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 171 fps | 137 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 619 fps | 495 fps | 396 fps | 322 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 575 fps | 460 fps | 368 fps | 299 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 516 fps | 413 fps | 330 fps | 268 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 487 fps | 389 fps | 311 fps | 253 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 457 fps | 366 fps | 293 fps | 238 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 361 fps | 289 fps | 231 fps | 188 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 310 fps | 248 fps | 198 fps | 161 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 273 fps | 218 fps | 175 fps | 142 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 265 fps | 212 fps | 170 fps | 138 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 251 fps | 201 fps | 160 fps | 130 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 229 fps | 183 fps | 146 fps | 119 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 206 fps | 165 fps | 132 fps | 107 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 177 fps | 142 fps | 113 fps | 92 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 128 fps | 103 fps | 82 fps | 67 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 330 fps | 264 fps | 211 fps | 172 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 307 fps | 245 fps | 196 fps | 159 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 275 fps | 220 fps | 176 fps | 143 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 260 fps | 208 fps | 166 fps | 135 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 244 fps | 195 fps | 156 fps | 127 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 193 fps | 154 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 165 fps | 132 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 145 fps | 116 fps | 93 fps | 76 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 142 fps | 113 fps | 91 fps | 74 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 134 fps | 107 fps | 86 fps | 70 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 122 fps | 98 fps | 78 fps | 63 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 110 fps | 88 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 94 fps | 75 fps | 60 fps | 49 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 68 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps | 36 fps |
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About
Scaler (2004) is a colorful 3D platformer that follows young Bobby Jenkins as he uncovers a sinister plot involving mutated lizards threatening world domination. The game combines traditional platforming mechanics with puzzle-solving and exploration across vibrant, imaginative environments. With its striking visual style and creative level design, Scaler earned a well-deserved 99/100 rating and has since become recognized as a hidden gem among fans of classic 3D platformers.
Running Scaler on modern hardware is straightforward given its age and modest requirements. Even integrated graphics or entry-level GPUs will handle this game comfortably at high FPS, making it an excellent choice for casual gaming or retro benchmarking comparisons. You'll easily achieve 60+ FPS on any dedicated graphics card from the last decade, with performance scaling smoothly across various graphics settings. The game's optimization means older systems can also run it without issue, making performance concerns virtually non-existent.
If you appreciate charming 3D platformers with personality and solid design, Scaler deserves a place in your library. Its combination of tight controls, creative visuals, and engaging story makes it well worth playing despite its age.
Performance profile
Released in October 2004, Scaler comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.
Scaler 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.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Scaler. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
Storyline
You play as Bobby "Scaler" Jenkins, a young boy who discovers that his neighbor is actually a reptilian villain from another dimension. After being captured and transported to this alien dimension, Bobby is transformed into a lizard-like being, giving him unique abilities. He must use these abilities to fight off the evil reptilian army, rescue native creatures, and stop the villain's plans to take over the Earth.
