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Wonder Boy Returns

Wonder Boy Returns

60/100
1 ratings2016Easy to run

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1080p performance

Wonder Boy Returns estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps841 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps961 fps781 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps862 fps701 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps813 fps661 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps955 fps764 fps621 fps
RTX 4070 Ti943 fps755 fps604 fps491 fps
RTX 4070809 fps647 fps517 fps420 fps
RX 7800 XT712 fps570 fps456 fps370 fps
RTX 3080693 fps554 fps444 fps360 fps
RTX 4060 Ti655 fps524 fps419 fps340 fps
RTX 3070597 fps477 fps382 fps310 fps
RTX 4060539 fps431 fps345 fps280 fps
RTX 3060462 fps370 fps296 fps240 fps
GTX 1660 Super335 fps268 fps214 fps174 fps

1440p performance

Wonder Boy Returns estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps970 fps776 fps631 fps
RTX 4090999 fps901 fps721 fps586 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps809 fps647 fps526 fps
RTX 5080953 fps762 fps610 fps496 fps
RTX 4080 Super895 fps716 fps573 fps465 fps
RTX 4070 Ti707 fps566 fps453 fps368 fps
RTX 4070606 fps485 fps388 fps315 fps
RX 7800 XT534 fps427 fps342 fps278 fps
RTX 3080520 fps416 fps333 fps270 fps
RTX 4060 Ti491 fps393 fps314 fps255 fps
RTX 3070448 fps358 fps286 fps233 fps
RTX 4060404 fps323 fps259 fps210 fps
RTX 3060347 fps277 fps222 fps180 fps
GTX 1660 Super251 fps201 fps161 fps131 fps

4K performance

Wonder Boy Returns estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090647 fps517 fps414 fps336 fps
RTX 4090601 fps480 fps384 fps312 fps
RX 7900 XTX539 fps431 fps345 fps280 fps
RTX 5080508 fps407 fps325 fps264 fps
RTX 4080 Super477 fps382 fps306 fps248 fps
RTX 4070 Ti377 fps302 fps241 fps196 fps
RTX 4070323 fps259 fps207 fps168 fps
RX 7800 XT285 fps228 fps182 fps148 fps
RTX 3080277 fps222 fps177 fps144 fps
RTX 4060 Ti262 fps209 fps168 fps136 fps
RTX 3070239 fps191 fps153 fps124 fps
RTX 4060216 fps172 fps138 fps112 fps
RTX 3060185 fps148 fps118 fps96 fps
GTX 1660 Super134 fps107 fps86 fps70 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1 GB VRAM)

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Processor
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2.6 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-750 or 3.2 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 955

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Memory
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4 GB

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Wonder Boy Returns, released in 2016, is a remastered edition of the classic arcade action game that captivated players in the past. This HD remake retains the core elements of its predecessors, offering engaging gameplay that revolves around collecting food, defeating enemies, and navigating obstacles to save the character Tina. Its blend of action and casual gameplay makes it a notable entry in the genre, appealing to both nostalgic gamers and newcomers alike.

When it comes to PC performance, Wonder Boy Returns is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 2272 and a CPU score of approximately 2554. With these specifications, players can expect stable FPS, even at higher graphics settings. A system with at least 4 GB of RAM should run this game smoothly, making it an ideal choice for those using budget-friendly hardware who want to enjoy casual action without demanding performance requirements.

Overall, despite its mixed rating of 60/100, Wonder Boy Returns remains a charming and entertaining experience for fans of the action genre. If you appreciate classic remakes and straightforward gameplay, this title is definitely worth a try, especially for casual gaming sessions where solid benchmarks can lead to enjoyable FPS performance.

Performance profile

Released in October 2016, Wonder Boy Returns 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.

Action titles like Wonder Boy Returns reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.

Extremely light — Wonder Boy Returns 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.

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