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Barrier X

Barrier X

65/100
11 ratings2016Easy to run

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1080p performance

Barrier X estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps975 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps859 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps836 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps971 fps789 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps886 fps720 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps800 fps650 fps
RTX 3060999 fps857 fps686 fps557 fps
GTX 1660 Super777 fps621 fps497 fps404 fps

1440p performance

Barrier X estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps853 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps900 fps731 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps991 fps793 fps644 fps
RTX 3080999 fps964 fps771 fps627 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps911 fps729 fps592 fps
RTX 3070999 fps830 fps664 fps540 fps
RTX 4060938 fps750 fps600 fps488 fps
RTX 3060804 fps643 fps514 fps418 fps
GTX 1660 Super583 fps466 fps373 fps303 fps

4K performance

Barrier X estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps960 fps780 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps891 fps724 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps800 fps650 fps
RTX 5080999 fps943 fps754 fps613 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps886 fps709 fps576 fps
RTX 4070 Ti875 fps700 fps560 fps455 fps
RTX 4070750 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
RX 7800 XT661 fps529 fps423 fps344 fps
RTX 3080643 fps514 fps411 fps334 fps
RTX 4060 Ti607 fps486 fps389 fps316 fps
RTX 3070554 fps443 fps354 fps288 fps
RTX 4060500 fps400 fps320 fps260 fps
RTX 3060429 fps343 fps274 fps223 fps
GTX 1660 Super311 fps249 fps199 fps162 fps

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Direct X9.0c compatible

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2 GHz processor

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1 GB

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About

Barrier X, released in 2016, is a fast-paced arcade racing game that challenges players to dodge obstacles and shoot their way to the top of the leaderboard. With its indie roots and vibrant graphics, the game promises an adrenaline-pumping experience as you push your vehicle to break the sound barrier. Its focus on speed and precision sets it apart in the crowded racing genre, making it a notable entry for arcade enthusiasts.

For players looking to achieve optimal performance while gaming, Barrier X is quite accessible in terms of hardware requirements. The game's minimum GPU requirement is an entry-level graphics card, with a minimum score of around 300, which helps to ensure a smooth gameplay experience even on budget systems. Players can expect decent frame rates (FPS) on mid-tier GPUs, and tuning graphics settings can help increase overall performance, particularly for those using older or less powerful setups.

With a rating of 65/100, Barrier X offers a solid experience for fans of the arcade and racing genres, though it may not resonate with everyone. If you enjoy fast-paced gameplay and competitive leaderboards, this game is worth a try, especially given its accessible hardware requirements and exciting concept.

Performance profile

Released in May 2016, Barrier X 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.

Racing games like Barrier X are latency-critical — input-to-screen responsiveness is everything. Target a locked 60 FPS minimum (ideally 120 FPS on a high-refresh display) with VSync off or G-Sync/FreeSync active.

Extremely light — Barrier X 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.

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