GTX 1080 runs Painkiller: Black Edition at approximately ~180 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. At 1440p: ~163 FPS (SMOOTH). At 4K: ~63 FPS (SMOOTH).
The GTX 1080 delivers ~180 FPS in Painkiller: Black Edition at 1080P High settings — exceeding the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold by 120 FPS. This GPU is a strong match for high-refresh-rate monitors on this title. No upgrade needed. Note: Performance in large-scale or late-game scenarios depends heavily on your processor's single-thread clock speed, not just GPU power — a fast CPU matters as much as your GPU here.
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Can I run Painkiller: Black Edition on GTX 1080?
Yes. The GTX 1080 delivers approximately 180 FPS in Painkiller: Black Edition at 1080p High settings. This exceeds the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold — gameplay is fluid without any adjustments needed.
What FPS does GTX 1080 get in Painkiller: Black Edition at 1440p?
The GTX 1080 averages approximately 163 FPS in Painkiller: Black Edition at 1440p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. Excellent result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.
Can GTX 1080 run Painkiller: Black Edition at 4K?
The GTX 1080 averages approximately 63 FPS in Painkiller: Black Edition at 4K High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. 4K gaming is fully viable on this GPU for this title.
About Painkiller: Black Edition
Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villans.
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