Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
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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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 941 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 993 fps | 807 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 900 fps | 720 fps | 585 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 | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 933 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 908 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 857 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 962 fps | 782 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 869 fps | 706 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 931 fps | 745 fps | 605 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 844 fps | 675 fps | 540 fps | 439 fps |
4K 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 | 941 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 888 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 834 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 811 fps | 659 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 869 fps | 695 fps | 565 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 957 fps | 766 fps | 612 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 931 fps | 745 fps | 596 fps | 484 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 879 fps | 703 fps | 563 fps | 457 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 802 fps | 641 fps | 513 fps | 417 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 724 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 377 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 621 fps | 497 fps | 397 fps | 323 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 450 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
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About
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a 2009 remake that brings the classic arcade-action FPS to modern systems with enhanced visuals and full Steam support. The game emphasizes fast-paced combat and cooperative gameplay for up to 16 players, delivering the over-the-top action the series is known for. It's a straightforward shooter focused on intense gunplay rather than complex storytelling, making it an accessible entry point for the action genre.
This is an older title that runs well on modest hardware, making it ideal for benchmarking lower-end or mid-range GPU configurations. With only 1 GB of RAM required minimum, you can expect solid FPS performance on integrated graphics or budget GPUs from the last decade. Even at high graphics settings, most modern systems will achieve comfortable frame rates, though older GPUs will show performance differences that make this a useful benchmark for comparing hardware tiers.
With a 75/100 rating, Serious Sam HD delivers solid arcade fun if you enjoy straightforward action gameplay without pretense. The cooperative focus and classic design make it worth trying, especially if you're looking for a lightweight yet entertaining shooter to stress-test your system's performance.
Performance profile
November 2009 release. Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter 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.
Action titles like Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter 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
In ancient times, Earth was involved in a massive conflict between Mental, an evil extraterrestrial being who wants to rule the universe, and the Sirians, a technologically advanced sentient alien race that left many of its artifacts to be discovered by humanity. In the 22nd century, Mental and his army of grotesquely twisted monsters return to Earth intending to destroy humanity. The humans are quickly overwhelmed and driven back to Earth. As a last resort, humanity uses the "Time-Lock". This mysterious Sirian artifact contains the power to transport a single person back to a chosen point in time. Because of his bravery in fighting these monsters, Sam "Serious" Stone is chosen to use the Time-Lock in hopes that he will defeat Mental and change the course of history.
