RX 7800 XT runs Painkiller: Black Edition at approximately ~230 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. At 1440p: ~180 FPS (SMOOTH). At 4K: ~128 FPS (SMOOTH).
The RX 7800 XT delivers ~230 FPS in Painkiller: Black Edition at 1080P High settings — exceeding the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold by 170 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 RX 7800 XT?
Yes. The RX 7800 XT delivers approximately 230 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 RX 7800 XT get in Painkiller: Black Edition at 1440p?
The RX 7800 XT averages approximately 180 FPS in Painkiller: Black Edition at 1440p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. Excellent result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.
Can RX 7800 XT run Painkiller: Black Edition at 4K?
The RX 7800 XT averages approximately 128 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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