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Dead Pixels

Dead Pixels

60/100
12 ratings2012Easy to run

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1080p performance

Dead Pixels 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 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps968 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps830 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps926 fps740 fps602 fps

1440p performance

Dead Pixels 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps959 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps934 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps882 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps989 fps804 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps894 fps726 fps
RTX 3060999 fps957 fps766 fps622 fps
GTX 1660 Super868 fps694 fps555 fps451 fps

4K performance

Dead Pixels estimated FPS at 4K 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 fps968 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps913 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps857 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps834 fps678 fps
RTX 4070999 fps894 fps715 fps581 fps
RX 7800 XT984 fps787 fps630 fps512 fps
RTX 3080957 fps766 fps613 fps498 fps
RTX 4060 Ti904 fps723 fps579 fps470 fps
RTX 3070824 fps660 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 4060745 fps596 fps477 fps387 fps
RTX 3060638 fps511 fps409 fps332 fps
GTX 1660 Super463 fps370 fps296 fps241 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Minimum required

128 MB Video RAM and at least Shader Model 2.0

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Processor
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Intel Core 2, 2ghz

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

ActionIndieRole-playing (RPG)

About

Dead Pixels, released in 2012, is an action-packed indie RPG that revolves around a toxic waste spill that resurrects the dead. Players must navigate a grim city filled with hordes of undead while scavenging for supplies, trading with survivors, and mastering various items like weapons and grenades. Its unique premise and blend of genres make it a notable title for fans of retro-style gameplay.

When it comes to PC performance, Dead Pixels is quite accessible and can run smoothly on lower-end systems. The game has a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card, making it achievable for many gamers. For those looking to achieve stable FPS, a GPU with a minimum score of around 100 is recommended. With only 1 GB of RAM needed, gamers can expect decent performance even on older hardware, allowing for enjoyable gameplay without demanding high graphics settings.

Should you play Dead Pixels? Given its 60/100 rating and blend of action and RPG elements, it offers a solid experience for fans of indie games and zombie survival genres. If you appreciate retro graphics and engaging gameplay, this title might be worth adding to your collection.

Performance profile

December 2012 release. Dead Pixels 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.

RPGs like Dead Pixels stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.

Extremely light — Dead Pixels 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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