Sword of Fargoal
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Sword of Fargoal FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 630 fps | 504 fps | 403 fps | 328 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 585 fps | 468 fps | 374 fps | 304 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 525 fps | 420 fps | 336 fps | 273 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 495 fps | 396 fps | 317 fps | 257 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 465 fps | 372 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 368 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 315 fps | 252 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 278 fps | 222 fps | 178 fps | 144 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 270 fps | 216 fps | 173 fps | 140 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 255 fps | 204 fps | 163 fps | 133 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 233 fps | 186 fps | 149 fps | 121 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 210 fps | 168 fps | 134 fps | 109 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 180 fps | 144 fps | 115 fps | 94 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 131 fps | 104 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 473 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 | 238 fps | 193 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 349 fps | 279 fps | 223 fps | 181 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 276 fps | 221 fps | 176 fps | 143 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 236 fps | 189 fps | 151 fps | 123 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 208 fps | 167 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 203 fps | 162 fps | 130 fps | 105 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 191 fps | 153 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 174 fps | 140 fps | 112 fps | 91 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 158 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 |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 252 fps | 202 fps | 161 fps | 131 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 234 fps | 187 fps | 150 fps | 122 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 210 fps | 168 fps | 134 fps | 109 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 198 fps | 158 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 186 fps | 149 fps | 119 fps | 97 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 147 fps | 118 fps | 94 fps | 76 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 126 fps | 101 fps | 81 fps | 66 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 111 fps | 89 fps | 71 fps | 58 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 108 fps | 86 fps | 69 fps | 56 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 102 fps | 82 fps | 65 fps | 53 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 93 fps | 74 fps | 60 fps | 48 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 84 fps | 67 fps | 54 fps | 44 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 72 fps | 58 fps | 46 fps | 37 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 52 fps | 42 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
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About
"Sword of Fargoal," released in 1982, is a classic adventure role-playing game that invites players to delve into an underground dungeon to retrieve a legendary sword. The gameplay revolves around exploration, strategic combat, and time management, as players must navigate through 15 to 20 levels while racing against a strict 30-minute countdown to escape with the sword. Its notable blend of procedural generation and roguelike elements offers a unique gaming experience that has resonated with fans even decades after its initial release.
In terms of PC performance, "Sword of Fargoal" is highly accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 5000 to run smoothly. This means that players can achieve satisfactory FPS even on modest systems, allowing for fluid gameplay without demanding high-end hardware. As a result, players can expect a solid gaming experience with minimal fuss regarding graphics settings, making this title a great choice for casual gamers and retro enthusiasts alike.
If you enjoy classic RPGs and are intrigued by challenging dungeon crawls, then "Sword of Fargoal" is definitely worth your time. Its timeless gameplay mechanics and adventure-driven plot, combined with low hardware requirements, make it an excellent addition to any gamer’s library.
Performance profile
Released in December 1982, Sword of Fargoal 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.
RPGs like Sword of Fargoal 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.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Sword of Fargoal; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
