The Dark Protocol
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The Dark Protocol FPS by GPU
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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 | 940 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 992 fps | 806 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 874 fps | 710 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 850 fps | 691 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 803 fps | 653 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 915 fps | 732 fps | 595 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 827 fps | 661 fps | 537 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 886 fps | 709 fps | 567 fps | 461 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 642 fps | 514 fps | 411 fps | 334 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 | 950 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 892 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 868 fps | 705 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 930 fps | 744 fps | 605 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 819 fps | 656 fps | 533 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 997 fps | 797 fps | 638 fps | 518 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 941 fps | 753 fps | 602 fps | 489 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 858 fps | 687 fps | 549 fps | 446 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 775 fps | 620 fps | 496 fps | 403 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 664 fps | 531 fps | 425 fps | 345 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 482 fps | 385 fps | 308 fps | 250 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 992 fps | 794 fps | 645 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 921 fps | 737 fps | 599 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 827 fps | 661 fps | 537 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 974 fps | 780 fps | 624 fps | 507 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 915 fps | 732 fps | 586 fps | 476 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 723 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 376 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 620 fps | 496 fps | 397 fps | 322 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 546 fps | 437 fps | 350 fps | 284 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 531 fps | 425 fps | 340 fps | 276 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 502 fps | 402 fps | 321 fps | 261 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 458 fps | 366 fps | 293 fps | 238 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 413 fps | 331 fps | 265 fps | 215 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 354 fps | 283 fps | 227 fps | 184 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 257 fps | 206 fps | 164 fps | 134 fps |
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To run this sci-fi horror game smoothly, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT will handle the minimum requirements effectively. With these graphics cards, players can expect a playable experience at 1080p resolution on low to medium settings. The game's design, featuring dark corridors and minimal lighting, is not overly demanding, making it accessible to a wider range of hardware.
For those with mid-range GPUs, such as the GTX 1660 or RX 5600 XT, the game can be enjoyed at 1080p with higher settings, offering improved visuals without sacrificing performance. Gamers with higher-end GPUs like the RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT can aim for 1440p resolution while enjoying a smooth frame rate and enhanced graphics settings. Overall, this title is designed to be approachable, allowing players to delve into its eerie atmosphere without needing cutting-edge hardware.
Performance profile
October 2025 release. As a current-generation title, The Dark Protocol pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.
Action titles like The Dark Protocol reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — The Dark Protocol 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.
