Bookworm
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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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 962 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 877 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 975 fps | 792 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps | 679 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 947 fps | 758 fps | 606 fps | 492 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 | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 892 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 967 fps | 785 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 940 fps | 764 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 888 fps | 722 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 810 fps | 658 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 914 fps | 731 fps | 594 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 980 fps | 784 fps | 627 fps | 509 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 710 fps | 568 fps | 455 fps | 369 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 951 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 883 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 975 fps | 792 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 920 fps | 747 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 864 fps | 702 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 853 fps | 683 fps | 555 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 914 fps | 731 fps | 585 fps | 475 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 806 fps | 644 fps | 516 fps | 419 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 784 fps | 627 fps | 502 fps | 408 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 740 fps | 592 fps | 474 fps | 385 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 675 fps | 540 fps | 432 fps | 351 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 610 fps | 488 fps | 390 fps | 317 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 522 fps | 418 fps | 334 fps | 272 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 379 fps | 303 fps | 242 fps | 197 fps |
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About
Bookworm, released in 2003, is a casual indie game that invites players to assist Lex in forming words by connecting adjacent tiles on a grid. With a focus on vocabulary and gameplay creativity, the longer the word, the more points players can accumulate. Notably, the game introduces challenges like gem tiles for higher scores and fire threats that can burn down your library, adding layers of urgency to the word-building task.
In terms of PC performance, Bookworm is not particularly demanding, making it accessible to a wide audience. With a minimum requirement of an entry-level GPU (around a score of 620), even budget-friendly systems can run it smoothly. Players can expect solid FPS across various graphics settings due to its simplistic design, ensuring a lag-free experience without the need for high-end hardware.
While it may not have earned a stellar rating of 48/100, the charm of Bookworm lies in its unique blend of education and entertainment. Casual gamers and word enthusiasts will likely find joy in its engaging mechanics, making it a worthwhile addition to your library, especially for those looking for a lighthearted gaming experience.
Performance profile
Released in February 2003, Bookworm comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.
Indie and casual titles are typically light on hardware. Bookworm 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 — Bookworm 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.
