What GPU do I need to run Stranglehold?

The minimum GPU requirement for Stranglehold is Nvidia GeForce 7800. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Stranglehold?

The minimum system requirements for Stranglehold are: CPU: Dual Core, GPU: Nvidia GeForce 7800, RAM: 2 GB.

Can I play Stranglehold at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Stranglehold at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Stranglehold

73/100

76 ratings2007Easy to run

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Stranglehold FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

Stranglehold estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	984 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	843 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	915 fps	743 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	890 fps	723 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	840 fps	683 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	958 fps	766 fps	623 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	865 fps	692 fps	562 fps
RTX 3060	927 fps	742 fps	593 fps	482 fps
GTX 1660 Super	672 fps	538 fps	430 fps	349 fps

1440p performance

Stranglehold estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	994 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	934 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	908 fps	738 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	973 fps	779 fps	633 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	857 fps	686 fps	557 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	834 fps	667 fps	542 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	985 fps	788 fps	630 fps	512 fps
RTX 3070	898 fps	718 fps	575 fps	467 fps
RTX 4060	811 fps	649 fps	519 fps	422 fps
RTX 3060	695 fps	556 fps	445 fps	361 fps
GTX 1660 Super	504 fps	403 fps	323 fps	262 fps

4K performance

Stranglehold estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	830 fps	675 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	964 fps	771 fps	627 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	865 fps	692 fps	562 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	816 fps	653 fps	530 fps
RTX 4080 Super	958 fps	766 fps	613 fps	498 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	757 fps	606 fps	484 fps	394 fps
RTX 4070	649 fps	519 fps	415 fps	337 fps
RX 7800 XT	572 fps	457 fps	366 fps	297 fps
RTX 3080	556 fps	445 fps	356 fps	289 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	525 fps	420 fps	336 fps	273 fps
RTX 3070	479 fps	383 fps	306 fps	249 fps
RTX 4060	433 fps	346 fps	277 fps	225 fps
RTX 3060	371 fps	297 fps	237 fps	193 fps
GTX 1660 Super	269 fps	215 fps	172 fps	140 fps

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About

"Stranglehold," released in 2007, is an action-adventure game that brings the cinematic flair of director John Woo into gaming. Players assume the role of Inspector Tequila, a Hong Kong police officer, as he battles through stylish combat scenarios across vibrant urban landscapes in search of his kidnapped daughter. The game is notable for its over-the-top gunplay and slow-motion mechanics, which allow for cinematic shootouts that enhance the gameplay experience.

In terms of PC performance, "Stranglehold" is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 177. With just 2 GB of RAM, players can expect respectable performance on lower-end hardware, making it easy to achieve smooth fps at moderate graphics settings. For optimal playability and higher fps, consider GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 or AMD Radeon R7 250, which can run the game satisfactorily while providing good graphical fidelity.

As for whether you should play it, "Stranglehold" holds a decent rating of 73/100, making it worth a look for fans of action titles and those who enjoy narrative-driven gameplay. If you appreciate fast-paced, engaging gunplay and are a fan of Chow Yun-Fat or John Woo's style, this game will likely provide an enjoyable experience.

Performance profile

September 2007 release. Stranglehold 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.

Extremely light — Stranglehold 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.