Alien: Isolation
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 839 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 885 fps | 719 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 975 fps | 780 fps | 633 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 948 fps | 759 fps | 616 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 896 fps | 716 fps | 582 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 817 fps | 653 fps | 531 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 922 fps | 737 fps | 590 fps | 479 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 790 fps | 632 fps | 506 fps | 411 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 573 fps | 458 fps | 367 fps | 298 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 899 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 847 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 980 fps | 796 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 968 fps | 774 fps | 629 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 830 fps | 664 fps | 539 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 914 fps | 731 fps | 585 fps | 475 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 889 fps | 711 fps | 569 fps | 462 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 840 fps | 672 fps | 537 fps | 437 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 765 fps | 612 fps | 490 fps | 398 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 691 fps | 553 fps | 442 fps | 360 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 593 fps | 474 fps | 379 fps | 308 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 430 fps | 344 fps | 275 fps | 223 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 885 fps | 708 fps | 575 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 822 fps | 657 fps | 534 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 922 fps | 737 fps | 590 fps | 479 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 869 fps | 695 fps | 556 fps | 452 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 817 fps | 653 fps | 523 fps | 425 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 645 fps | 516 fps | 413 fps | 336 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 553 fps | 442 fps | 354 fps | 288 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 487 fps | 390 fps | 312 fps | 253 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 474 fps | 379 fps | 303 fps | 247 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 448 fps | 358 fps | 287 fps | 233 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 408 fps | 327 fps | 261 fps | 212 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 369 fps | 295 fps | 236 fps | 192 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 316 fps | 253 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 229 fps | 183 fps | 147 fps | 119 fps |
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About
Alien: Isolation (2014) is a survival horror game that puts you in the shoes of Amanda Ripley as you navigate a space station terrorized by an unpredictable alien creature. Rather than relying on combat, the game emphasizes scavenging, resource management, and tactical thinking to survive encounters with both the xenomorph and desperate colonists. Its methodical pacing and atmospheric tension make it a standout title in the Alien franchise and a benchmark favorite for testing how systems handle detailed environments and AI behavior.
Alien: Isolation is relatively accessible from a performance perspective, running smoothly on modest hardware. The minimum GPU requirement sits at entry-level graphics cards with a score around 384, and 4 GB of RAM is sufficient for stable gameplay. Most modern GPUs will achieve solid FPS performance at 1080p with high graphics settings, making it an excellent benchmark title for testing mid-range to high-end systems without demanding extreme hardware.
With an 85/100 rating, Alien: Isolation is absolutely worth playing if you enjoy atmospheric horror and strategic gameplay. The game's emphasis on survival over combat creates genuine tension that most action titles can't match.
Performance profile
Released in October 2014, Alien: Isolation sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
Action titles like Alien: Isolation reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Alien: Isolation runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
Fifteen years after the events of Alien, Ellen Ripley’s daughter Amanda enters a desperate battle for survival on a mission to unravel the truth behind her mother's disappearance.
