What GPU do I need to run Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal?

The minimum GPU requirement for Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal is Nvidia GeForce GTX 740. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal?

The minimum system requirements for Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal are: CPU: Intel Skylake, GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 740, RAM: 4 GB.

Can I play Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal

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1080p performance

Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	928 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	875 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	822 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	799 fps	650 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	857 fps	685 fps	557 fps
RX 7800 XT	943 fps	755 fps	604 fps	490 fps
RTX 3080	918 fps	734 fps	587 fps	477 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	867 fps	693 fps	555 fps	451 fps
RTX 3070	790 fps	632 fps	506 fps	411 fps
RTX 4060	714 fps	571 fps	457 fps	371 fps
RTX 3060	612 fps	489 fps	392 fps	318 fps
GTX 1660 Super	444 fps	355 fps	284 fps	231 fps

1440p performance

Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	835 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	954 fps	775 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	857 fps	696 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	808 fps	656 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	948 fps	759 fps	616 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	937 fps	749 fps	600 fps	487 fps
RTX 4070	803 fps	642 fps	514 fps	418 fps
RX 7800 XT	707 fps	566 fps	453 fps	368 fps
RTX 3080	688 fps	551 fps	441 fps	358 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	650 fps	520 fps	416 fps	338 fps
RTX 3070	593 fps	474 fps	379 fps	308 fps
RTX 4060	535 fps	428 fps	343 fps	278 fps
RTX 3060	459 fps	367 fps	294 fps	239 fps
GTX 1660 Super	333 fps	266 fps	213 fps	173 fps

4K performance

Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	857 fps	685 fps	548 fps	445 fps
RTX 4090	795 fps	636 fps	509 fps	414 fps
RX 7900 XTX	714 fps	571 fps	457 fps	371 fps
RTX 5080	673 fps	538 fps	431 fps	350 fps
RTX 4080 Super	632 fps	506 fps	405 fps	329 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	500 fps	400 fps	320 fps	260 fps
RTX 4070	428 fps	343 fps	274 fps	223 fps
RX 7800 XT	377 fps	302 fps	241 fps	196 fps
RTX 3080	367 fps	294 fps	235 fps	191 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	347 fps	277 fps	222 fps	180 fps
RTX 3070	316 fps	253 fps	202 fps	164 fps
RTX 4060	286 fps	228 fps	183 fps	148 fps
RTX 3060	245 fps	196 fps	157 fps	127 fps
GTX 1660 Super	177 fps	142 fps	114 fps	92 fps

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About

Released in 1996, Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal is a celebrated expansion for the original Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness. This real-time strategy game continues the epic saga of the Human Alliance as they venture into Draenor, the Orcs' home world, after sealing the Dark Portal. With its engaging gameplay, memorable characters, and strategic depth, Beyond the Dark Portal remains a notable title in the genre, recognized for its impact on future strategy games.

In terms of PC performance, Beyond the Dark Portal is quite accessible, making it playable on a wide range of hardware. A minimum of 4 GB RAM is required, along with an entry-level GPU, scoring around 1427 for optimal performance. Players can expect stable frame rates (FPS) even on modest systems, allowing for smooth gameplay at medium graphics settings. This accessibility enables players with a variety of setups to enjoy the game without significant performance concerns.

For fans of real-time strategy games, Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal is definitely worth playing. With an 80/100 rating, its combination of nostalgia, strategy, and engaging storytelling offers a compelling experience that holds up well, especially for those looking to revisit classic titles or experience them for the first time.

Performance profile

Released in April 1996, Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.

Extremely light — Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal 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.