The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 931 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 865 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 955 fps | 776 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 901 fps | 732 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 846 fps | 687 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 836 fps | 669 fps | 543 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 895 fps | 716 fps | 573 fps | 466 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 789 fps | 631 fps | 505 fps | 410 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 767 fps | 614 fps | 491 fps | 399 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 725 fps | 580 fps | 464 fps | 377 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 661 fps | 529 fps | 423 fps | 344 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 597 fps | 478 fps | 382 fps | 310 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 512 fps | 409 fps | 327 fps | 266 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 371 fps | 297 fps | 237 fps | 193 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 860 fps | 698 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 998 fps | 798 fps | 649 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 895 fps | 716 fps | 582 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 844 fps | 675 fps | 549 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 991 fps | 793 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 783 fps | 627 fps | 501 fps | 407 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 672 fps | 537 fps | 430 fps | 349 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 592 fps | 473 fps | 379 fps | 308 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 576 fps | 460 fps | 368 fps | 299 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 544 fps | 435 fps | 348 fps | 283 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 496 fps | 397 fps | 317 fps | 258 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 448 fps | 358 fps | 287 fps | 233 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 384 fps | 307 fps | 246 fps | 200 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 278 fps | 223 fps | 178 fps | 145 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 716 fps | 573 fps | 458 fps | 372 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 665 fps | 532 fps | 426 fps | 346 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 597 fps | 478 fps | 382 fps | 310 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 563 fps | 450 fps | 360 fps | 293 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 529 fps | 423 fps | 338 fps | 275 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 418 fps | 334 fps | 267 fps | 217 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 358 fps | 287 fps | 229 fps | 186 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 316 fps | 252 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 307 fps | 246 fps | 196 fps | 160 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 290 fps | 232 fps | 186 fps | 151 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 264 fps | 211 fps | 169 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 239 fps | 191 fps | 153 fps | 124 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 205 fps | 164 fps | 131 fps | 106 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 148 fps | 119 fps | 95 fps | 77 fps |
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, released in 2002, is an acclaimed action-adventure game that offers a unique blend of puzzle-solving and light role-playing elements. Set in a vibrant, cel-shaded world, it stands out for its distinct cartoon-like graphics that bring the story of Link and his quest to save Princess Zelda to life. This marked a significant departure from its predecessors and has been celebrated for its artistic style and engaging gameplay. Rated 87/100, it has earned a dedicated following over the years.
For PC gamers looking to benchmark their performance with The Wind Waker, the game is surprisingly accessible. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card scoring around 1759, most modern systems should achieve a smooth frame rate. Gamers can expect impressive FPS even on lower graphics settings, thanks to the game's efficient design. Recommended tiers for the GPU would include anything from integrated graphics to mid-range options, ensuring that players can enjoy the game without significant hardware demands.
Should you play The Wind Waker? Absolutely, if you appreciate adventure and puzzle genres. Its strong rating and timeless graphics make it a worthwhile experience for both longtime fans of the Zelda series and newcomers alike. The game's enchanting world and engaging mechanics provide an unforgettable journey that continues to resonate with players today.
Performance profile
Released in December 2002, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker 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 — The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker 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
Set hundreds of years after the events of Ocarina of Time, The Wind Waker finds the hero Link living with his grandmother on the Outset Island, one of the many small islands lost amidst the waters of the Great Sea. On his tenth birthday, Link encounters a giant bird carrying a girl. He rescues the girl, but as a result his own sister is taken away by the bird. The girl is a pirate captain named Tetra, who agrees to help Link find and rescue his sister. During the course of their journey, the two of them realize that a powerful, legendary evil is active again, and must find a way to stop him.
