The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess FPS by GPU
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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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About
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, released in 2006, is an action-adventure game that has captivated players with its rich storytelling and expansive open world. Originally designed for the Nintendo GameCube, it offers players the chance to explore a dark, immersive environment as Link, using various tools and weapons to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. Its blend of traditional Zelda elements and a more mature narrative makes it a standout title in the franchise.
In the context of PC performance, Twilight Princess is relatively accessible, demanding only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1759 to achieve smooth gameplay. With just 8 GB RAM required, players can expect decent FPS benchmarks on mid-range hardware as they adjust graphics settings to optimize performance. This makes it a good candidate for gamers looking to enjoy a classic without needing top-tier specifications.
If you're a fan of action-adventure games and appreciate strong narratives, Twilight Princess is definitely worth your time, especially with a respectable rating of 80/100. Its engaging gameplay and nostalgic charm make it a must-play for both enthusiasts of the Legend of Zelda series and newcomers alike.
Performance profile
Released in November 2006, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess 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.
Extremely light — The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess 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
Link, a young farm boy whose tasks consist of herding goats to watching children in Ordon village, is asked by the mayor to run an errand in Castle Town. But things went strange that day: the land becomes dark and strange creatures appear from another world called the Twilight Realm which turns most people into ghosts. Unlike the others, Link transforms into a wolf but is captured. A mysterious figure named Midna helps him break free, and with the aid of her magic, they set off to free the land from the shadows. Link must explore the vast land of Hyrule and uncover the mystery behind its plunge into darkness.