Borealis
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Borealis 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 | 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 966 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 828 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 924 fps | 739 fps | 601 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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 958 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 932 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 880 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 988 fps | 802 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 892 fps | 725 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 956 fps | 765 fps | 621 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 866 fps | 693 fps | 554 fps | 450 fps |
4K 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 | 966 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 911 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 856 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 833 fps | 676 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 892 fps | 714 fps | 580 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 982 fps | 786 fps | 629 fps | 511 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 956 fps | 765 fps | 612 fps | 497 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 903 fps | 722 fps | 578 fps | 469 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 823 fps | 658 fps | 527 fps | 428 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 743 fps | 595 fps | 476 fps | 387 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 637 fps | 510 fps | 408 fps | 331 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 462 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 240 fps |
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About
Borealis, released in 2012, is an indie arcade game that combines a distinctive music-driven experience with fast-paced gameplay. Players navigate through a vibrant world while weaving between missiles, all set to a backdrop of generated music. Its unique approach to merging sound and visual gameplay makes Borealis a notable title for fans of the indie genre and those looking for a different gaming experience.
In terms of PC performance, Borealis is quite accessible thanks to its minimal hardware requirements. The game runs well on entry-level GPUs with a minimum score of around 103, allowing players with basic setups to achieve playable FPS even at higher graphics settings. With only 1 GB of RAM required, even older systems or budget builds can enjoy this title without significant performance drawbacks.
Considering its low rating of 31/100, potential players may want to think carefully before diving in. However, if you appreciate experimental music games and indie titles, Borealis may still offer a unique experience that resonates with you despite its mixed reviews.
Performance profile
November 2012 release. Borealis targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
Light on hardware. Borealis runs comfortably on almost any modern GPU, including laptop integrated graphics; feel free to chase higher resolutions or refresh rates without worrying about bottlenecks.
Extremely light — Borealis 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.
