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1000 Waves

1000 Waves

2024Easy to run

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1000 Waves FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

1000 Waves estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps907 fps725 fps589 fps
RTX 4090999 fps842 fps674 fps547 fps
RX 7900 XTX945 fps756 fps605 fps491 fps
RTX 5080891 fps712 fps570 fps463 fps
RTX 4080 Super837 fps669 fps535 fps435 fps
RTX 4070 Ti661 fps529 fps423 fps344 fps
RTX 4070567 fps453 fps363 fps295 fps
RX 7800 XT499 fps399 fps320 fps260 fps
RTX 3080486 fps389 fps311 fps253 fps
RTX 4060 Ti459 fps367 fps294 fps239 fps
RTX 3070418 fps335 fps268 fps218 fps
RTX 4060378 fps302 fps242 fps196 fps
RTX 3060324 fps259 fps207 fps168 fps
GTX 1660 Super235 fps188 fps150 fps122 fps

1440p performance

1000 Waves estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090850 fps680 fps544 fps442 fps
RTX 4090789 fps632 fps505 fps410 fps
RX 7900 XTX708 fps567 fps453 fps368 fps
RTX 5080668 fps534 fps427 fps347 fps
RTX 4080 Super627 fps502 fps402 fps326 fps
RTX 4070 Ti496 fps397 fps317 fps258 fps
RTX 4070425 fps340 fps272 fps221 fps
RX 7800 XT374 fps300 fps240 fps195 fps
RTX 3080364 fps291 fps233 fps189 fps
RTX 4060 Ti344 fps275 fps220 fps179 fps
RTX 3070314 fps251 fps201 fps163 fps
RTX 4060283 fps227 fps181 fps147 fps
RTX 3060243 fps194 fps155 fps126 fps
GTX 1660 Super176 fps141 fps113 fps92 fps

4K performance

1000 Waves estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090453 fps363 fps290 fps236 fps
RTX 4090421 fps337 fps269 fps219 fps
RX 7900 XTX378 fps302 fps242 fps196 fps
RTX 5080356 fps285 fps228 fps185 fps
RTX 4080 Super335 fps268 fps214 fps174 fps
RTX 4070 Ti264 fps212 fps169 fps138 fps
RTX 4070227 fps181 fps145 fps118 fps
RX 7800 XT200 fps160 fps128 fps104 fps
RTX 3080194 fps155 fps124 fps101 fps
RTX 4060 Ti184 fps147 fps117 fps95 fps
RTX 3070167 fps134 fps107 fps87 fps
RTX 4060151 fps121 fps97 fps79 fps
RTX 3060130 fps104 fps83 fps67 fps
GTX 1660 Super94 fps75 fps60 fps49 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

GTX 580

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Processor
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Intel Core i3-6100

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

ActionIndieRole-playing (RPG)Strategy

About

For optimal performance in 1000 Waves, a minimum GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is sufficient, making it accessible for most gamers. These entry-level graphics cards can handle the game at 1080p with medium settings, providing a smooth experience as you navigate through the increasing challenge of waves. If you're looking for improved visuals and frame rates, upgrading to a mid-range GPU such as the GTX 1660 or RX 6600 will allow you to enjoy higher settings and maintain stable performance even during intense action sequences.

The game is designed to be approachable, which means even lower-tier systems can run it without significant issues. With just 1 GB of RAM required, it’s easy on memory, and players with older GPUs can still enjoy a decent experience at lower resolutions. Overall, this title is a great pick for casual gamers and those looking to enjoy a bullet hell experience without needing top-of-the-line hardware. If you're interested in fast-paced action with strategic elements, 1000 Waves is worth a try, especially if you're equipped with even a modest gaming setup.

Performance profile

November 2024 release. As a current-generation title, 1000 Waves pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

As a strategy title, 1000 Waves is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in 1000 Waves; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

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