Shadow Warrior
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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 | 926 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 977 fps | 794 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 860 fps | 699 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 837 fps | 680 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 988 fps | 791 fps | 642 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 901 fps | 721 fps | 586 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 814 fps | 651 fps | 529 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 872 fps | 698 fps | 558 fps | 453 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 632 fps | 506 fps | 405 fps | 329 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 | 992 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 935 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 879 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 855 fps | 694 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 916 fps | 733 fps | 595 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 807 fps | 645 fps | 524 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 981 fps | 785 fps | 628 fps | 510 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 927 fps | 741 fps | 593 fps | 482 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 845 fps | 676 fps | 541 fps | 439 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 763 fps | 610 fps | 488 fps | 397 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 654 fps | 523 fps | 419 fps | 340 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 474 fps | 379 fps | 303 fps | 247 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 977 fps | 781 fps | 635 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 907 fps | 726 fps | 590 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 814 fps | 651 fps | 529 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 959 fps | 767 fps | 614 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 901 fps | 721 fps | 577 fps | 469 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 712 fps | 570 fps | 456 fps | 370 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 610 fps | 488 fps | 391 fps | 317 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 538 fps | 430 fps | 344 fps | 280 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 523 fps | 419 fps | 335 fps | 272 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 494 fps | 395 fps | 316 fps | 257 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 451 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 407 fps | 326 fps | 260 fps | 212 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 349 fps | 279 fps | 223 fps | 181 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 253 fps | 202 fps | 162 fps | 132 fps |
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About
Shadow Warrior is a classic first-person shooter released in 1997 by 3D Realms, built on the legendary Build engine that powered Duke Nukem 3D. This action-adventure title distinguished itself with technical improvements including true room-over-room level design, delivering fast-paced gunplay and exploration that defined the era's FPS genre.
Shadow Warrior is extremely accessible from a performance standpoint, requiring only entry-level GPU hardware with a benchmark score around 552 to run smoothly. With just 2 GB RAM minimum, the game will deliver solid FPS on virtually any modern graphics card, making it ideal for performance testing on older or budget systems. You won't need to adjust graphics settings on contemporary hardware—this is a lightweight benchmark title that runs effortlessly.
If you appreciate classic 90s action shooters, Shadow Warrior's 78/100 rating makes it worth playing for historical context and straightforward fun. However, expect dated graphics and gameplay mechanics compared to modern standards, so it's best suited for retro enthusiasts rather than those seeking contemporary visuals.
Performance profile
Released in May 1997, Shadow Warrior 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.
Shadow Warrior 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 — Shadow Warrior 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
Lo Wang is a bodyguard for Zilla Enterprises, which has control over every major industry in Japan. However, this has led to corruption. Master Zilla, the president of the Zilla Enterprise, is planning to conquer Japan using creatures from the "dark side". When he discovers this, Lo Wang quit his job as a bodyguard. Master Zilla realizes the threat that Lo Wang poses and sends his creatures to battle him
