Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 472 fps | 378 fps | 302 fps | 246 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 439 fps | 351 fps | 281 fps | 228 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 394 fps | 315 fps | 252 fps | 205 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 371 fps | 297 fps | 237 fps | 193 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 349 fps | 279 fps | 223 fps | 181 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 275 fps | 220 fps | 176 fps | 143 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 236 fps | 189 fps | 151 fps | 123 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 208 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 202 fps | 162 fps | 130 fps | 105 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 191 fps | 153 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 174 fps | 139 fps | 112 fps | 91 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 157 fps | 126 fps | 101 fps | 82 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 135 fps | 108 fps | 86 fps | 70 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 98 fps | 78 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 354 fps | 283 fps | 227 fps | 184 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 329 fps | 263 fps | 210 fps | 171 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 295 fps | 236 fps | 189 fps | 153 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 278 fps | 223 fps | 178 fps | 145 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 261 fps | 209 fps | 167 fps | 136 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 207 fps | 165 fps | 132 fps | 107 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 177 fps | 142 fps | 113 fps | 92 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 156 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 152 fps | 121 fps | 97 fps | 79 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 143 fps | 115 fps | 92 fps | 75 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 131 fps | 105 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 118 fps | 94 fps | 76 fps | 61 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 101 fps | 81 fps | 65 fps | 53 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 73 fps | 59 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 189 fps | 151 fps | 121 fps | 98 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 175 fps | 140 fps | 112 fps | 91 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 157 fps | 126 fps | 101 fps | 82 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 148 fps | 119 fps | 95 fps | 77 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 139 fps | 112 fps | 89 fps | 73 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 110 fps | 88 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 94 fps | 76 fps | 60 fps | 49 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 83 fps | 67 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 81 fps | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 76 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps | 40 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps | 36 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 63 fps | 50 fps | 40 fps | 33 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 54 fps | 43 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps |
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About
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment is a 2017 action-adventure indie title that serves as both a free expansion to the original Shovel Knight and a standalone release. This pixel-art platformer follows Specter Knight through challenging levels filled with combat, exploration, and memorable boss fights. The game's 2D retro aesthetic and tight gameplay mechanics have made it a standout in the indie gaming scene, earning a solid 90/100 rating.
With a minimum requirement of just 2 GB RAM, Specter of Torment is highly accessible and will run smoothly on virtually any modern GPU. You can expect well over 100 FPS on integrated graphics and entry-level discrete cards, making benchmark testing straightforward across different performance tiers. The game's 2D sprite-based graphics mean that performance isn't a concern—even budget builds will deliver excellent frame rates at maximum graphics settings, making it ideal for baseline performance validation.
If you enjoy challenging platformers with sharp level design and rewarding combat, Specter of Torment is absolutely worth playing. The game's 90/100 rating reflects its quality, and its low hardware demands make it accessible to every PC gamer regardless of system specifications.
Performance profile
March 2017 release. Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment 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 Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
