Valheim
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Valheim FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 981 fps | 785 fps | 628 fps | 510 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 911 fps | 729 fps | 583 fps | 474 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 818 fps | 654 fps | 523 fps | 425 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 771 fps | 617 fps | 493 fps | 401 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 724 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 377 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 572 fps | 458 fps | 366 fps | 298 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 491 fps | 392 fps | 314 fps | 255 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 432 fps | 346 fps | 277 fps | 225 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 420 fps | 336 fps | 269 fps | 219 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 397 fps | 318 fps | 254 fps | 206 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 362 fps | 290 fps | 232 fps | 188 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 327 fps | 262 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 280 fps | 224 fps | 179 fps | 146 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 203 fps | 163 fps | 130 fps | 106 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 736 fps | 589 fps | 471 fps | 383 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 683 fps | 547 fps | 437 fps | 355 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 613 fps | 491 fps | 392 fps | 319 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 578 fps | 462 fps | 370 fps | 301 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 543 fps | 434 fps | 348 fps | 282 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 429 fps | 343 fps | 275 fps | 223 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 368 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 324 fps | 259 fps | 207 fps | 169 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 315 fps | 252 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 298 fps | 238 fps | 191 fps | 155 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 272 fps | 217 fps | 174 fps | 141 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 245 fps | 196 fps | 157 fps | 128 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 210 fps | 168 fps | 135 fps | 109 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 152 fps | 122 fps | 98 fps | 79 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 392 fps | 314 fps | 251 fps | 204 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 364 fps | 291 fps | 233 fps | 189 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 327 fps | 262 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 308 fps | 247 fps | 197 fps | 160 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 290 fps | 232 fps | 185 fps | 151 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 229 fps | 183 fps | 146 fps | 119 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 196 fps | 157 fps | 126 fps | 102 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 173 fps | 138 fps | 111 fps | 90 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 168 fps | 135 fps | 108 fps | 87 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 159 fps | 127 fps | 102 fps | 83 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 145 fps | 116 fps | 93 fps | 75 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 131 fps | 105 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 112 fps | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 81 fps | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps |
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About
Valheim is a 2021 survival and exploration game that supports 1-10 players in a procedurally-generated Norse mythology-inspired world. The action-adventure indie title has you crafting weapons, building structures, and battling formidable enemies to earn Odin's favor. Its pixel-art aesthetic and engaging gameplay loop have made it a standout in the early access survival genre.
Valheim is remarkably accessible from a performance perspective, making it an excellent benchmark title for budget-conscious gamers. The game runs smoothly on entry-level GPUs with a minimum score around 5248, and you'll achieve solid FPS even on modest hardware with just 8 GB of RAM. Most modern GPUs will handle high graphics settings without difficulty, giving you plenty of room to tweak performance across different benchmark configurations.
With an impressive 84/100 rating, Valheim delivers excellent value for exploration and survival fans. If you enjoy cooperative gameplay, Norse mythology themes, and relaxing building mechanics alongside combat challenges, this indie gem absolutely deserves a spot in your library.
Performance profile
Released in February 2021, Valheim targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
RPGs like Valheim stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Valheim; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
Explore a world shrouded in mystery. Discover distinct environments with unique enemies to battle, resources to gather and secrets to uncover! Be a viking, sail the open seas in search of lands unknown, and fight bloodthirsty monsters. Raise viking longhouses and build bases that offer reprieve from the dangers ahead. Customise buildings, both inside and out, with a detailed building system. Progress through building tiers to upgrade, expand and defend your base. Struggle to survive as you gather materials and craft weapons, armor, tools, ships, and defenses. Decorate your hearths and sharpen your blades, grow crops and vegetables, prepare food, brew meads and potions, and progress as you defeat more difficult bosses and discover new recipes and blueprints.
