

Airplane Mode
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Airplane Mode FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 824 fps | 669 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 956 fps | 765 fps | 622 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 858 fps | 687 fps | 558 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 809 fps | 647 fps | 526 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 950 fps | 760 fps | 608 fps | 494 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 751 fps | 601 fps | 481 fps | 390 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 644 fps | 515 fps | 412 fps | 335 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 567 fps | 454 fps | 363 fps | 295 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 552 fps | 441 fps | 353 fps | 287 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 521 fps | 417 fps | 333 fps | 271 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 475 fps | 380 fps | 304 fps | 247 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 429 fps | 343 fps | 275 fps | 223 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 368 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 267 fps | 213 fps | 171 fps | 139 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 965 fps | 772 fps | 618 fps | 502 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 897 fps | 717 fps | 574 fps | 466 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 805 fps | 644 fps | 515 fps | 418 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 759 fps | 607 fps | 485 fps | 394 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 713 fps | 570 fps | 456 fps | 371 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 563 fps | 451 fps | 360 fps | 293 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 483 fps | 386 fps | 309 fps | 251 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 425 fps | 340 fps | 272 fps | 221 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 414 fps | 331 fps | 265 fps | 215 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 391 fps | 313 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 356 fps | 285 fps | 228 fps | 185 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 322 fps | 257 fps | 206 fps | 167 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 276 fps | 221 fps | 177 fps | 143 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 200 fps | 160 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 515 fps | 412 fps | 330 fps | 268 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 478 fps | 383 fps | 306 fps | 249 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 429 fps | 343 fps | 275 fps | 223 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 405 fps | 324 fps | 259 fps | 210 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 380 fps | 304 fps | 243 fps | 198 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 300 fps | 240 fps | 192 fps | 156 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 257 fps | 206 fps | 165 fps | 134 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 227 fps | 181 fps | 145 fps | 118 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 221 fps | 177 fps | 141 fps | 115 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 208 fps | 167 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 190 fps | 152 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 172 fps | 137 fps | 110 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 147 fps | 118 fps | 94 fps | 77 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 107 fps | 85 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps |

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About
Airplane Mode, released in 2020, is an indie simulation game that immerses players in the experience of a six-hour commercial airline flight from the comfort of a window seat. With a gameplay style that emphasizes the mundane yet engaging aspects of air travel, this title stands out for its unique concept, allowing players to enjoy the nuances of a long-haul flight while remaining grounded in reality.
In terms of PC performance, Airplane Mode is relatively accessible and can be run on entry-level hardware. Players should expect to achieve acceptable frame rates (fps) with a minimum GPU score of around 4078 and at least 16 GB of RAM. While not graphically intensive, ensuring a capable GPU will help maintain stable performance across various settings, allowing players to enjoy smooth gameplay during their simulated trip.
Considering its average rating of 50/100, Airplane Mode may not cater to everyone’s gaming preferences, particularly those seeking more action-oriented experiences. However, if you appreciate unique indie titles and are intrigued by simulation genres, this game could be worth exploring, especially for its novelty in capturing the experience of air travel.
Performance profile
Released in October 2020, Airplane Mode targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
Simulation titles like Airplane Mode are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Airplane Mode; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.





