Shank 2
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Shank 2 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 | 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 | 953 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 817 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 911 fps | 729 fps | 592 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 | 944 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 919 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 868 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 974 fps | 791 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 880 fps | 715 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 942 fps | 754 fps | 613 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 854 fps | 683 fps | 547 fps | 444 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 | 953 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 898 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 844 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 821 fps | 667 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 880 fps | 704 fps | 572 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 969 fps | 775 fps | 620 fps | 504 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 942 fps | 754 fps | 603 fps | 490 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 890 fps | 712 fps | 570 fps | 463 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 812 fps | 649 fps | 519 fps | 422 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 733 fps | 586 fps | 469 fps | 381 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 628 fps | 503 fps | 402 fps | 327 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 455 fps | 364 fps | 292 fps | 237 fps |
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About
Shank 2 is a 2D side-scrolling brawler released in 2012 that brings back the titular ex-mob hitman for another round of violent action. The game combines fast-paced combat with a gritty art style, letting you wield an impressive arsenal including handguns, shotguns, chainsaws, and machetes. As an indie action-adventure title, it's known for setting a high bar for 2D combat in its genre and remains a solid choice for fans of retro-style beat-em-ups.
Shank 2 is extremely lightweight by modern standards, requiring just 1 GB of RAM and minimal CPU resources to run smoothly. Even budget GPUs from the last decade will handle this game without breaking a sweat, meaning you can expect strong FPS performance across virtually all graphics settings. This is a perfect benchmark title for testing older hardware or verifying that your system can handle basic gaming workloads with room to spare.
With a solid 76/100 rating, Shank 2 is worth playing if you enjoy stylish action games and don't mind 2D gameplay. It's an accessible, entertaining indie gem that won't demand much from your PC.
Performance profile
February 2012 release. Shank 2 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.
Shank 2 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 — Shank 2 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.
