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The King of Fighters '97 Global Match

The King of Fighters '97 Global Match

63/100
5 ratings2018Easy to run

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1080p performance

The King of Fighters '97 Global Match 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 fps975 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps836 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps906 fps736 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps882 fps716 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps833 fps677 fps
RTX 3070999 fps949 fps759 fps617 fps
RTX 4060999 fps857 fps686 fps557 fps
RTX 3060918 fps735 fps588 fps478 fps
GTX 1660 Super666 fps533 fps426 fps346 fps

1440p performance

The King of Fighters '97 Global Match 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 fps985 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps925 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps900 fps731 fps
RTX 4070999 fps964 fps771 fps627 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps849 fps680 fps552 fps
RTX 3080999 fps827 fps661 fps537 fps
RTX 4060 Ti976 fps781 fps624 fps507 fps
RTX 3070890 fps712 fps569 fps463 fps
RTX 4060804 fps643 fps514 fps418 fps
RTX 3060689 fps551 fps441 fps358 fps
GTX 1660 Super499 fps399 fps320 fps260 fps

4K performance

The King of Fighters '97 Global Match estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps823 fps669 fps
RTX 4090999 fps955 fps764 fps621 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps857 fps686 fps557 fps
RTX 5080999 fps808 fps647 fps525 fps
RTX 4080 Super949 fps759 fps607 fps493 fps
RTX 4070 Ti750 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
RTX 4070643 fps514 fps411 fps334 fps
RX 7800 XT566 fps453 fps362 fps294 fps
RTX 3080551 fps441 fps353 fps287 fps
RTX 4060 Ti520 fps416 fps333 fps271 fps
RTX 3070474 fps380 fps304 fps247 fps
RTX 4060429 fps343 fps274 fps223 fps
RTX 3060367 fps294 fps235 fps191 fps
GTX 1660 Super266 fps213 fps170 fps138 fps

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Onboard graphics chipset with 256MB video RAM

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Intel Pentium 4 1.8GHz dual core

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About

The King of Fighters '97 Global Match, released in 2018, serves as the final chapter in the KOF Orochi Saga, making it a notable installment in the action genre. This title revives the classic fighting game experience with modern enhancements like online play, allowing players to engage in competitive matches globally. Its legacy within the fighting game community is significant, marking it as a classic that continues to draw interest from both veteran players and newcomers alike.

When it comes to PC performance, The King of Fighters '97 Global Match is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 200. Gamers can expect smooth gameplay and stable FPS even on budget hardware, which significantly lowers the barriers to entry for those new to the game. Upgrading to mid-tier GPUs may enhance the graphics settings and overall performance, but even modest builds should deliver satisfactory results for this nostalgic title.

Should you play it? With a rating of 63/100, while it may not be groundbreaking, its nostalgic value and engaging multiplayer mechanics provide enough incentive for fans of the genre. If you enjoy classic fighting games with a rich history, The King of Fighters '97 Global Match is worth a try, especially for those who appreciate unique character dynamics and competitive play.

Performance profile

April 2018 release. The King of Fighters '97 Global Match was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

Action titles like The King of Fighters '97 Global Match 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 King of Fighters '97 Global Match 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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