Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 513 fps | 411 fps | 328 fps | 267 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 477 fps | 381 fps | 305 fps | 248 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 428 fps | 342 fps | 274 fps | 222 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 403 fps | 323 fps | 258 fps | 210 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 379 fps | 303 fps | 242 fps | 197 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 299 fps | 239 fps | 192 fps | 156 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 257 fps | 205 fps | 164 fps | 133 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 226 fps | 181 fps | 145 fps | 118 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 220 fps | 176 fps | 141 fps | 114 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 208 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 189 fps | 152 fps | 121 fps | 98 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 171 fps | 137 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 147 fps | 117 fps | 94 fps | 76 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 106 fps | 85 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 385 fps | 308 fps | 246 fps | 200 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 357 fps | 286 fps | 229 fps | 186 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 321 fps | 257 fps | 205 fps | 167 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 302 fps | 242 fps | 194 fps | 157 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 284 fps | 227 fps | 182 fps | 148 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 225 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 192 fps | 154 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 170 fps | 136 fps | 109 fps | 88 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 165 fps | 132 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 156 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 142 fps | 114 fps | 91 fps | 74 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 128 fps | 103 fps | 82 fps | 67 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 110 fps | 88 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 80 fps | 64 fps | 51 fps | 41 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 205 fps | 164 fps | 131 fps | 107 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 191 fps | 152 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 171 fps | 137 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 161 fps | 129 fps | 103 fps | 84 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 152 fps | 121 fps | 97 fps | 79 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 103 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 88 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 46 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 83 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 76 fps | 61 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 68 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps | 36 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 59 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps | 30 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 43 fps | 34 fps | 27 fps | 22 fps |
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"Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception," released in 2011, is an action-adventure game that captivates players with its thrilling narrative and stunning visuals. Following fortune hunter Nathan Drake on his perilous journey through the Arabian Desert, the game seamlessly blends platforming, shooting, and exploration, making it a standout title in the genre. Players are drawn in by the engaging story and dynamic set pieces that elevate the overall gaming experience.
In terms of PC performance, "Uncharted 3" is relatively accessible, requiring a modest entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 6138 to achieve playable FPS. A minimum CPU score of 321 and 8 GB of RAM is also required for optimal performance. For an enjoyable experience, players looking to dive into the graphics settings should consider mid-range GPUs such as the NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD RX 560 to achieve smoother gameplay and higher frame rates.
With a solid rating of 84/100, "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception" is highly recommended for fans of adventure and platforming games. Its engaging storyline and rich graphics offer a compelling experience that is well worth the time for both newcomers and series veterans alike.
Performance profile
November 2011 release. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception 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.
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is latency-sensitive: a high refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz+) and consistent 1% low framerate matter more than raw averages. Aim for a GPU that delivers 20–30% more headroom than the "just 60 FPS" tier to keep frame pacing smooth during intense fights.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
Storyline
The story begins with Nathan "Nate" Drake (Nolan North) and Victor "Sully" Sullivan (Richard McGonagle) entering a pub in London to meet with a man named Talbot (Robin Atkin Downes), who is interested in purchasing Nate's ring. During the meeting, Nate and Sully accuse Talbot of offering them counterfeit banknotes, and a fight ensues. After fighting their way past Talbot's thugs, Nate and Sully emerge in an alleyway, where they are surrounded and subdued by Charlie Cutter (Graham McTavish), Talbot's cohort. They are then approached by Talbot's client, Katherine Marlowe (Rosalind Ayres), who steals Drake's ring. Nate attempts to go after her, but Cutter guns him and Sully down, seemingly killing them. The story flashes back to 20 years earlier, where a teenage Nathan Drake (Billy Unger) explores a museum in Cartagena, Colombia, in search of Sir Francis Drake's ring, but is thrown out after guards suspect him of being a thief. Intrigued by the actions of Victor Sullivan, who he does not know at this point, Nate follows Sully to a keymaker and pickpockets him, before returning to the museum. He steals the ring, but before he can leave he is caught by Marlowe, her henchmen, and Sully, who was working for her. Nate flees with the ring, with Marlowe's agents in pursuit, but Sully rescues Nate from the agents and decides to act as a mentor to him.
