Tomb Raider: Underworld
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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 | 998 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 856 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 928 fps | 754 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 903 fps | 734 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 853 fps | 693 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 972 fps | 777 fps | 632 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 878 fps | 702 fps | 571 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 940 fps | 752 fps | 602 fps | 489 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 682 fps | 545 fps | 436 fps | 355 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 947 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 922 fps | 749 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 987 fps | 790 fps | 642 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 870 fps | 696 fps | 565 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 846 fps | 677 fps | 550 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 799 fps | 639 fps | 520 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 911 fps | 729 fps | 583 fps | 474 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 823 fps | 658 fps | 527 fps | 428 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 705 fps | 564 fps | 451 fps | 367 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 511 fps | 409 fps | 327 fps | 266 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 843 fps | 685 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 978 fps | 782 fps | 636 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 878 fps | 702 fps | 571 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 828 fps | 662 fps | 538 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 972 fps | 777 fps | 622 fps | 505 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 768 fps | 614 fps | 492 fps | 399 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 658 fps | 527 fps | 421 fps | 342 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 580 fps | 464 fps | 371 fps | 302 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 564 fps | 451 fps | 361 fps | 293 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 533 fps | 426 fps | 341 fps | 277 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 486 fps | 389 fps | 311 fps | 253 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 439 fps | 351 fps | 281 fps | 228 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 376 fps | 301 fps | 241 fps | 196 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 273 fps | 218 fps | 175 fps | 142 fps |
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About
Tomb Raider: Underworld (2008) is an action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and environmental puzzle-solving alongside combat encounters. Players take control of Lara Croft as she investigates exotic locations worldwide, navigating intricate level design with a focus on discovery and player choice. The game is notable for its detailed environments and high-definition visual presentation that was impressive for its time.
Underworld is relatively accessible by modern standards, making it an excellent benchmark title for older or budget GPUs. The game runs smoothly on entry-level and mid-range graphics cards, easily achieving 60+ FPS at 1080p with moderate settings. Even integrated graphics can handle respectable frame rates, though dedicated GPUs will provide better performance and allow maxing out visual quality. If you're testing older hardware or building a budget gaming PC, this title offers a good performance baseline.
With a solid 75/100 rating, Underworld delivers an engaging adventure for fans of action and exploration-heavy games. If you enjoy tomb raiding, puzzle-solving, and cinematic storytelling, it's worth experiencing despite its age.
Performance profile
November 2008 release. Tomb Raider: Underworld targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
Tomb Raider: Underworld 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 — Tomb Raider: Underworld 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
Continuing the events from Tomb Raider: Legend and Tomb Raider: Anniversary, her search brings her once again to locations around the globe from the cold wastes of the Arctic to the beautiful landscapes of Thailand. This time even the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea is not save from Lara's exploring. At the same time the game continues to explore the idea of monomyth, this time incorporating the influences of the Norse mythology into its narrative.
