Warframe
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Warframe FPS by GPU
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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 | 910 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 992 fps | 806 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 980 fps | 784 fps | 637 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 840 fps | 672 fps | 546 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 925 fps | 740 fps | 592 fps | 481 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 900 fps | 720 fps | 576 fps | 468 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 850 fps | 680 fps | 544 fps | 442 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 775 fps | 620 fps | 496 fps | 403 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 700 fps | 560 fps | 448 fps | 364 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 600 fps | 480 fps | 384 fps | 312 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 435 fps | 348 fps | 278 fps | 226 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 936 fps | 761 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 840 fps | 683 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 990 fps | 792 fps | 644 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 930 fps | 744 fps | 605 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 919 fps | 735 fps | 588 fps | 478 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 788 fps | 630 fps | 504 fps | 410 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 694 fps | 555 fps | 444 fps | 361 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 675 fps | 540 fps | 432 fps | 351 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 638 fps | 510 fps | 408 fps | 332 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 581 fps | 465 fps | 372 fps | 302 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 525 fps | 420 fps | 336 fps | 273 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 450 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 326 fps | 261 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 840 fps | 672 fps | 538 fps | 437 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 780 fps | 624 fps | 499 fps | 406 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 700 fps | 560 fps | 448 fps | 364 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 660 fps | 528 fps | 422 fps | 343 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 620 fps | 496 fps | 397 fps | 322 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 490 fps | 392 fps | 314 fps | 255 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 420 fps | 336 fps | 269 fps | 218 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 370 fps | 296 fps | 237 fps | 192 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 360 fps | 288 fps | 230 fps | 187 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 340 fps | 272 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 310 fps | 248 fps | 198 fps | 161 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 280 fps | 224 fps | 179 fps | 146 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 240 fps | 192 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 174 fps | 139 fps | 111 fps | 90 fps |
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About
Warframe is a free-to-play action RPG that launched in 2013 and tasks players with taking control of the Tenno, an ancient warrior race awakening to find their solar system engulfed in conflict. You'll pilot customizable Warframes equipped with unique offensive and defensive abilities to battle the oppressive Grineer Empire across diverse missions. The game blends fast-paced combat with deep progression systems, making it a standout in the free-to-play space.
Warframe is remarkably accessible from a performance perspective, running smoothly on modest hardware configurations. Even entry-level systems with a basic GPU can achieve solid FPS at 1080p with medium graphics settings, though high-end GPUs will unlock higher frame rates and enhanced visuals. With minimum specs requiring just 4GB RAM and a CPU score around 2628, Warframe benchmarks favorably against more demanding modern titles, making it ideal for players with budget-conscious builds.
If you enjoy action-packed gameplay with satisfying combat and meaningful progression, Warframe's free-to-play model makes it worth trying despite its middling 75/100 rating. The low performance barrier means almost any gaming PC can handle it, removing hardware concerns from your decision.
Performance profile
Released in March 2013, Warframe sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
RPGs like Warframe 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.
Extremely light — Warframe 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
They were called Tenno. Warriors of blade and gun: masters of the Warframe armor. Those that survived the old war were left drifting among the ruins. Now they are needed once more. The Grineer, with their vast armies, are spreading throughout the solar system. A call echoes across the stars summoning the Tenno to an ancient place. They summon you. Allow the Lotus to guide you. She has rescued you from your cryostasis chamber and given you a chance to survive. The Grineer will find you; you must be prepared. The Lotus will teach you the ways of the Warframes and the secrets to unlocking their powers. Come Tenno, you must join the war.
