Basketball
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Basketball FPS by GPU
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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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 910 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 987 fps | 802 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 960 fps | 780 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 907 fps | 737 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 827 fps | 672 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 933 fps | 747 fps | 607 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 800 fps | 640 fps | 520 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 725 fps | 580 fps | 464 fps | 377 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 | 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 | 980 fps | 796 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 840 fps | 683 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 925 fps | 740 fps | 601 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 900 fps | 720 fps | 585 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 850 fps | 680 fps | 553 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 969 fps | 775 fps | 620 fps | 504 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 875 fps | 700 fps | 560 fps | 455 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 750 fps | 600 fps | 480 fps | 390 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 544 fps | 435 fps | 348 fps | 283 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 896 fps | 728 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 832 fps | 676 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 933 fps | 747 fps | 607 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 880 fps | 704 fps | 572 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 827 fps | 661 fps | 537 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 817 fps | 653 fps | 523 fps | 425 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 700 fps | 560 fps | 448 fps | 364 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 617 fps | 493 fps | 395 fps | 321 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 600 fps | 480 fps | 384 fps | 312 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 567 fps | 453 fps | 363 fps | 295 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 517 fps | 413 fps | 331 fps | 269 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 467 fps | 373 fps | 299 fps | 243 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 400 fps | 320 fps | 256 fps | 208 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 290 fps | 232 fps | 186 fps | 151 fps |
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About
Basketball, released in 1980, is an early arcade-style game that sets the foundation for the sports genre in gaming. As a casual and indie title, it features straightforward gameplay where players engage in a simplified version of basketball, focusing on scoring points rather than realism. Its notable status comes from being one of the first games to capture the essence of basketball, laying the groundwork for future sports games.
In terms of PC performance, Basketball is highly accessible, running smoothly on entry-level hardware. Players can expect a solid experience with a minimum GPU score of around 1500, making it easy to achieve adequate frames per second (FPS) on even modest systems. This low barrier to entry means that gamers with basic GPUs can enjoy the game without worrying about extensive graphics settings or high-performance benchmarks.
Should you play Basketball? If you're interested in a retro gaming experience and appreciate the casual, indie genre, this title is well worth your time. Despite its age, it offers a nostalgic trip for those looking to explore the roots of sports gaming.
Performance profile
Released in August 1980, Basketball predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
Indie and casual titles are typically light on hardware. Basketball runs well on almost any modern GPU, including integrated graphics on recent laptops — you won't need a dedicated card for a smooth experience.
Extremely light — Basketball 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.
