Posted on July 4, 2025 |\
Let’s face it — games in 2025 are pushing hardware harder than ever. Between fully ray-traced worlds, 4K textures, and sprawling open-worlds powered by Unreal Engine 5, it’s never been more important to know how your system stacks up.
Whether you’re running a high-end rig or a mid-range laptop, this year’s top games will test your setup. We ran benchmarks across several popular titles using real-world hardware — no cherry-picked results, just raw performance you can trust.
Our Test Systems
We used three machines to reflect a wide range of setups:
1. High-End PC
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288K
- NVIDIA RTX 5090
- 64GB DDR5
- 2TB Gen 5 NVMe SSD
- 4K 144Hz OLED monitor
2. Mid-Range PC
- AMD Ryzen 7 8700X
- NVIDIA RTX 4070
- 32GB DDR5
- 1TB Gen 4 SSD
- 1440p 165Hz IPS monitor
3. Gaming Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 7
- NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Laptop GPU)
- 16GB DDR5
- 512GB SSD
- 1080p 144Hz display
Game Benchmarks – July 2025
1. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Update
- High-End (4K Ultra + RT Overdrive + DLSS 4) – 100–110 FPS
- Mid-Range (1440p High + RT Medium + DLSS Balanced) – 70–80 FPS
- Laptop (1080p Medium + DLSS Balanced) – 55–65 FPS
Summary: Still one of the best-looking games ever, and still demanding. DLSS 4 is basically required for higher resolutions.
2. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- High-End (4K Max Settings) – 115–125 FPS
- Mid-Range (1440p High) – 85–95 FPS
- Laptop (1080p Medium) – 60–70 FPS
Summary: Much better optimized than launch. Stable performance across the board, even in chaotic boss fights.
3. Call of Duty: Black Ops Eclipse
- High-End (4K Competitive Settings + FSR 3) – 130–150 FPS
- Mid-Range (1440p Balanced Settings) – 110–120 FPS
- Laptop (1080p Medium) – 90–100 FPS
Summary: Smooth, scalable, and perfect for fast-paced multiplayer. Competitive players will love this one.
4. Starfield: Galaxy Expansion
- High-End (4K Ultra + FSR 3 Balanced) – 75–85 FPS
- Mid-Range (1440p High + FSR Performance) – 60–70 FPS
- Laptop (1080p Low + FSR Performance) – 45–55 FPS
Summary: Starfield’s performance is still CPU-heavy. It’s improved since launch but still hits weaker systems hard.
5. Helldivers 2.5
- High-End (4K Max Settings) – 100–110 FPS
- Mid-Range (1440p High) – 85–95 FPS
- Laptop (1080p Low-Medium) – 60–70 FPS
Summary: Performance varies in big multiplayer battles, but it’s generally well-optimized.
Performance Trends in 2025
Here’s what we’ve learned from testing this year’s games:
- DLSS 4 and FSR 3 are essential – If you’re not using them, you’re leaving frames on the table.
- VRAM demand keeps rising – 12–16GB is the new standard for 1440p/4K gaming.
- Mid-range is the new sweet spot – Cards like the RTX 4070 and CPUs like the Ryzen 7 8700X offer amazing value.
- 1080p is alive and well – Especially with a little help from AI upscaling.
Final Thoughts
In 2025, you don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy great performance — but you do need to be smart about your settings. Upscaling technologies have come a long way, and smart in-game tweaks can push your frame rates far beyond what raw power alone can achieve.
If you’re building or upgrading a system this year, prioritize your GPU, make sure you’ve got at least 32GB of RAM, and invest in fast storage. That’ll future-proof you for another couple of years, no matter how big or beautiful the games get.