Spyro: Year of the Dragon
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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 | 949 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 813 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 882 fps | 716 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps | 697 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 810 fps | 658 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 924 fps | 739 fps | 600 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 834 fps | 667 fps | 542 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 894 fps | 715 fps | 572 fps | 465 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 648 fps | 518 fps | 415 fps | 337 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 | 959 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 900 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 876 fps | 712 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 938 fps | 751 fps | 610 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 827 fps | 661 fps | 537 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 804 fps | 643 fps | 523 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 950 fps | 760 fps | 608 fps | 494 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 866 fps | 693 fps | 554 fps | 450 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 782 fps | 626 fps | 500 fps | 407 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 670 fps | 536 fps | 429 fps | 349 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 486 fps | 389 fps | 311 fps | 253 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 801 fps | 651 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 929 fps | 744 fps | 604 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 834 fps | 667 fps | 542 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 983 fps | 786 fps | 629 fps | 511 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 924 fps | 739 fps | 591 fps | 480 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 730 fps | 584 fps | 467 fps | 380 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 626 fps | 500 fps | 400 fps | 325 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 551 fps | 441 fps | 353 fps | 287 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 536 fps | 429 fps | 343 fps | 279 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 506 fps | 405 fps | 324 fps | 263 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 462 fps | 369 fps | 296 fps | 240 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 417 fps | 334 fps | 267 fps | 217 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 357 fps | 286 fps | 229 fps | 186 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 259 fps | 207 fps | 166 fps | 135 fps |
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About
"Spyro: Year of the Dragon," released in 2000, is the beloved third installment in the iconic Spyro series, which combines adventure, platforming, and puzzle elements. Players control Spyro as he embarks on a quest to retrieve 150 stolen eggs from the nefarious Sorceress, using a variety of signature moves and newly acquired abilities, including vehicle control. This charming 3D adventure not only captivates players with its engaging gameplay but also showcases a vibrant world that pushed the boundaries of graphics at the time.
When it comes to PC performance, "Spyro: Year of the Dragon" is quite accessible. It requires just an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 268, making it suitable for a wide range of PCs. Players can expect solid FPS performance even on modest hardware, ensuring smooth gameplay at medium graphics settings. As a result, even older systems with at least 2 GB of RAM can deliver an enjoyable experience, making it a great benchmark game for those looking to test their setup.
If you're a fan of adventure and platform games, then "Spyro: Year of the Dragon" is worth playing. With an 81/100 rating, it offers a delightful blend of nostalgic gameplay and artistic design that resonates with players of all ages. Whether you're revisiting the game or diving in for the first time, it promises hours of fun and captivating exploration.
Performance profile
Released in October 2000, Spyro: Year of the Dragon 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.
Spyro: Year of the Dragon 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 — Spyro: Year of the Dragon 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
The game follows the titular purple dragon Spyro as he travels to the Forgotten Worlds after 150 magical dragon eggs are stolen from the land of the dragons by an evil sorceress.
