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Bowling

Bowling

54/100
8 ratings1979Easy to run

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1080p performance

Bowling 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 fps956 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps819 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps888 fps722 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps864 fps702 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps816 fps663 fps
RTX 3070999 fps930 fps744 fps605 fps
RTX 4060999 fps840 fps672 fps546 fps
RTX 3060900 fps720 fps576 fps468 fps
GTX 1660 Super653 fps522 fps418 fps339 fps

1440p performance

Bowling 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 fps965 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps907 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps882 fps717 fps
RTX 4070999 fps945 fps756 fps614 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps833 fps666 fps541 fps
RTX 3080999 fps810 fps648 fps527 fps
RTX 4060 Ti956 fps765 fps612 fps497 fps
RTX 3070872 fps698 fps558 fps453 fps
RTX 4060788 fps630 fps504 fps410 fps
RTX 3060675 fps540 fps432 fps351 fps
GTX 1660 Super489 fps392 fps313 fps254 fps

4K performance

Bowling estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps806 fps655 fps
RTX 4090999 fps936 fps749 fps608 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps840 fps672 fps546 fps
RTX 5080990 fps792 fps634 fps515 fps
RTX 4080 Super930 fps744 fps595 fps484 fps
RTX 4070 Ti735 fps588 fps470 fps382 fps
RTX 4070630 fps504 fps403 fps328 fps
RX 7800 XT555 fps444 fps355 fps289 fps
RTX 3080540 fps432 fps346 fps281 fps
RTX 4060 Ti510 fps408 fps326 fps265 fps
RTX 3070465 fps372 fps298 fps242 fps
RTX 4060420 fps336 fps269 fps218 fps
RTX 3060360 fps288 fps230 fps187 fps
GTX 1660 Super261 fps209 fps167 fps136 fps

Minimum Hardware

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DirectX 10 compatible graphics card (1GB VRAM)

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Processor
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Intel i3, AMD FX-4300 or equivalent

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2 GB

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Genres

About

Bowling, released in 1979, is a classic sports game that provides a straightforward yet engaging experience for up to two players. The game allows players to take turns bowling across ten frames, aiming to knock down all ten pins with two rolls per frame. Its simplistic graphics and competitive nature make it a notable entry in the retro gaming genre, especially for sports enthusiasts.

In terms of PC performance, Bowling is quite accessible and does not require high-end hardware to run smoothly. The recommended minimum GPU is an entry-level model with a score of around 1500, complemented by a CPU with a minimum score of approximately 2994 and at least 2 GB of RAM. Given these specifications, players can expect stable frames per second (FPS) at lower graphics settings, making it a great choice for those with budget-oriented hardware who still want to enjoy classic gaming experiences.

Should you play Bowling? While its rating of 54/100 may suggest a lack of depth, its charm lies in its simplicity and nostalgic appeal for fans of sports games. If you're looking for a quick and entertaining way to compete with friends or enjoy a retro classic, Bowling is worth a try.

Performance profile

Released in December 1979, Bowling 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.

Sports titles tend to be well-optimised — Bowling typically delivers comfortable 1440p 60 FPS on mid-range hardware. If you play competitively, target 120 FPS+ for smoother animation and quicker reads.

Extremely light — Bowling 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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