Platform comparison

Dragons Dogma 2: which platform plays it best?

What changes between PC, PS5, Xbox: resolution, FPS per mode, what each official store publishes and the FPS we measured on PC.

  • 3platforms compared
  • 31graphics cards measured on PC
  • 12,33 €cheapest key, on PC
  • 2video comparisons

Quick verdict

The best version of Dragons Dogma 2 is the PC one. Between PS5 and Series X the gap is two or three frames.

Best graphics experience PC RTX 4090: 123-136 FPS at 1080p on the Very high preset
Best image on console PS5 higher average resolution and more detailed shadows at distance
Highest average frame rate on console Xbox Series X averages around 40 FPS on console against the 38 of PS5
Cheapest key PC on Gaming Dragons, against 22 € on Xbox and 29.99 € on PS5

Why PC wins

On PC you set resolution and quality, you get DLSS 3.5, FSR 3.0 and frame generation, and it is the version with the longest draw distance. It also runs best: of the 31 cards we measured on the Very high preset, an RTX 4090 gives 123-136 FPS at 1080p and an RTX 4070 Ti SUPER still holds 92-104, territory no console reaches.

A draw on console

On console there is nothing to choose: all three have a single mode, with the frame rate unlocked between 30 and 45 FPS. Series X averages around 40 and PS5 around 38, but PS5 answers with a slightly higher average resolution and more detailed shadows at distance. Call it a draw.

Ray tracing and Series S

Ray tracing only touches global illumination and it is there on PC, PS5 and Series X; Series S goes without and also drops to 1440p, with lower-quality reflections.

Mind the date: the 29 March 2024 patch added the 30 FPS lock on PS5 and the option to switch ray tracing off.

Based on 31 GPUs measured and all console display modes Updated 29 Mar 2024

Price on each platform

The best live offer for each version, every price with its format.

Dragons Dogma 2 on PS5, Xbox Series and PC: graphics comparison

  • All three consoles have a single display mode, with the frame rate unlocked and no way to pin it at 30.
  • Series X and PS5 render at dynamic 2160p with temporal reconstruction; Series S drops to 1440p.
  • The frame rate swings between 30 and 45 FPS on all three, averaging around 40 on Series X, 38 on PS5 and 35 on Series S.
  • PS5 holds a slightly higher average resolution than Series X, plus slightly more detailed shadows, especially at distance.
  • Ray tracing only touches global illumination, not shadows or reflections, and it is present on PC, PS5 and Series X. Series S goes without.
  • Draw distance is longest on PC, followed by PS5; both Series consoles lose shadow and vegetation detail in the distance.
  • Reflections are SSR on every version, lower quality on Series S, and both Series consoles show slight banding on some surfaces.

Dragons Dogma 2 after the 29 March patch: what changes on PS5 and PC

  • The patch adds a 30 FPS frame rate lock on PS5, which did not exist before.
  • It also lets you turn off ray-traced global illumination, previously on by default.
  • PC gets DLSS fixes, plus gameplay changes on both platforms.
  • The patch was announced for Xbox Series in the following days.
  • Capcom was preparing another patch to improve performance.

Full platform comparison

Resolution, modes and FPS come from the video analyses above. The rest is published by each platform's official store and by the game's technical sheet on PC. Where nobody publishes the figure we put a dash, not a guess.

Feature PC PS5 Xbox
Graphics modes Free settingsOneOne
Resolution Unlocked (4K tested)Dynamic 2160p with temporal reconstructionDynamic 2160p on Series X · 1440p on Series S
Frame rate Unlocked30-45, unlocked, averaging around 3830-45 on Series X, averaging around 40 · around 35 on Series S
30 FPS lock Yes, since the 29 March 2024 patch
Ray tracing YesYes, on global illumination; can be turned off since the 29 March 2024 patchYes on Series X · no on Series S
Reflections SSRSSRSSR, lower quality on Series S
Draw distance The longest of the fourBehind PCLess shadow and vegetation detail in the distance
Shadows Slightly more detailed than Series X, especially at distanceBehind PS5
Load times Shortest with an NVMe SSDA slight edge over Xbox SeriesSlightly behind PS5
HDR Yes
4K support Yes
120 FPS Yes
Upscaling DLSS 3.5, FSR 3.0
Frame generation DLSS FG
Ultrawide Yes
Adjustable field of view Partial
Multi-monitor No
Anisotropic filtering Yes
Cloud saves Yes

Xbox is the Series X column unless Series S is stated. Resolution, modes, FPS, VRR and download size come from the videos; HDR, ray tracing and PC features from the technical sheet and the official Xbox catalogue.

PC performance

FPS measured at 1080p on Very high quality, across 31 graphics cards. These are measurements on this game, not estimates.

The 6 fastest cards measured on Dragons Dogma 2
Graphics cardFPS at 1080pRelative performance
ASUS ROG GEFORCE RTX 4090 24 GB 123–136
AORUS Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB 106–126
GEFORCE RTX 4080 16 GB SUPER 103–116
GEFORCE RTX 4080 16 GB 102–115
ASUS Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB 94–112
GEFORCE RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB 92–104

Dragons Dogma 2 system requirements & FPS metrics →

Frequently asked questions about Dragons Dogma 2

Which platform does Dragons Dogma 2 look best on?

PC: free settings, the longest draw distance and ray-traced global illumination. Among consoles, PS5 holds a slightly higher average resolution and more detailed shadows at distance than Series X.

How many graphics modes does it have on console?

None to pick from: all three consoles have a single display mode. The frame rate runs unlocked and, at launch, could not be pinned at 30 FPS.

How many FPS does it run at on console?

Between 30 and 45 on all three. The average is around 40 FPS on Series X, around 38 on PS5 and around 35 on Series S. These are figures observed in the video analysis, not a measurement of ours.

Does it run better on PS5 or Xbox Series X?

Depends what you look at. Series X averages two or three frames more; PS5 holds a slightly higher average resolution and more detailed shadows, especially in the distance.

Can the frame rate be locked at 30 FPS?

On PS5 yes, since the 29 March 2024 patch. At launch no console offered the option. That same patch was announced for Xbox Series in the days that followed.

Does it have ray tracing?

Yes, on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X, and only for global illumination: it does not affect shadows or reflections. Xbox Series S goes without. On PS5 it can be switched off since the 29 March 2024 patch; before that it was on by default and could not be disabled.

What is the difference between Xbox Series X and Series S?

Series S renders at 1440p instead of 2160p, has no ray tracing, averages around 35 FPS and shows lower-quality SSR reflections.

What graphics card do I need on PC?

Of the 31 cards we measured on the Very high preset, an RTX 4090 gives 123-136 FPS at 1080p, a Radeon RX 7900 XTX 106-126 and an RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 92-104. On the requirements page you can pick yours and see the figure.

Which upscalers does it support?

On PC, DLSS 3.5 and FSR 3.0, plus frame generation with DLSS. On console, all three versions use temporal reconstruction, and nothing further is published.

Which one is cheapest?

The cheapest key is on PC, 12.33 € on Gaming Dragons. On Xbox the key rises to 22 € and on PS5 to 29.99 €. Watch out for account offers, which look cheaper because they are not a purchase in your name.