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Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

80/100
13 ratings2003Easy to run

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1080p performance

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps857 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps929 fps755 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps904 fps734 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps854 fps694 fps
RTX 3070999 fps973 fps778 fps632 fps
RTX 4060999 fps879 fps703 fps571 fps
RTX 3060941 fps753 fps603 fps490 fps
GTX 1660 Super683 fps546 fps437 fps355 fps

1440p performance

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps948 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps923 fps750 fps
RTX 4070999 fps988 fps791 fps643 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps871 fps697 fps566 fps
RTX 3080999 fps847 fps678 fps551 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps800 fps640 fps520 fps
RTX 3070912 fps730 fps584 fps474 fps
RTX 4060824 fps659 fps527 fps428 fps
RTX 3060706 fps565 fps452 fps367 fps
GTX 1660 Super512 fps410 fps328 fps266 fps

4K performance

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps844 fps685 fps
RTX 4090999 fps979 fps783 fps636 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps879 fps703 fps571 fps
RTX 5080999 fps828 fps663 fps538 fps
RTX 4080 Super973 fps778 fps623 fps506 fps
RTX 4070 Ti769 fps615 fps492 fps400 fps
RTX 4070659 fps527 fps422 fps343 fps
RX 7800 XT581 fps464 fps372 fps302 fps
RTX 3080565 fps452 fps362 fps294 fps
RTX 4060 Ti533 fps427 fps341 fps277 fps
RTX 3070486 fps389 fps311 fps253 fps
RTX 4060439 fps351 fps281 fps228 fps
RTX 3060377 fps301 fps241 fps196 fps
GTX 1660 Super273 fps218 fps175 fps142 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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OpenGL 3.0 Core Profile compatible like GeForce 8600

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Processor
Minimum required

Intel or AMD 1.5 GHz supporting SSE2 instructions

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

ActionAdventureRole-playing (RPG)

About

"Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy," released in 2003, combines action, adventure, and RPG elements in a captivating 3rd person experience. Set against the rich backdrop of ancient Egyptian mythology, players control Sphinx as he embarks on a quest filled with puzzles and enemies, relying on his agility and special powers. The game's unique storyline and engaging gameplay make it a notable title for fans of the genre.

For PC performance, "Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy" is fairly accessible, with minimum requirements including an entry-level GPU that scores around 141. Players can expect solid FPS on systems equipped with at least 1 GB of RAM and compatible graphics hardware, allowing for smooth gameplay even with modest setups. To ensure optimal performance, consider GPUs from more recent budget-friendly tiers, which can handle the game's graphics settings without breaking a sweat.

Given its 80/100 rating and blend of action and adventure, "Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy" is a worthy play for those who appreciate inventive storytelling and engaging puzzles. Its retro charm, combined with diverse gameplay mechanics, makes it a memorable experience that stands the test of time.

Performance profile

Released in November 2003, Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy 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.

RPGs like Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.

Extremely light — Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy 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.

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