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Dead Space

Dead Space

84/100
223 ratings2023Easy to run

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Dead Space FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

Dead Space 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 fps998 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps856 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps928 fps754 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps903 fps734 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps853 fps693 fps
RTX 3070999 fps972 fps777 fps632 fps
RTX 4060999 fps878 fps702 fps571 fps
RTX 3060940 fps752 fps602 fps489 fps
GTX 1660 Super682 fps545 fps436 fps355 fps

1440p performance

Dead Space 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 fps947 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps922 fps749 fps
RTX 4070999 fps987 fps790 fps642 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps870 fps696 fps565 fps
RTX 3080999 fps846 fps677 fps550 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps799 fps639 fps520 fps
RTX 3070911 fps729 fps583 fps474 fps
RTX 4060823 fps658 fps527 fps428 fps
RTX 3060705 fps564 fps451 fps367 fps
GTX 1660 Super511 fps409 fps327 fps266 fps

4K performance

Dead Space estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps843 fps685 fps
RTX 4090999 fps978 fps782 fps636 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps878 fps702 fps571 fps
RTX 5080999 fps828 fps662 fps538 fps
RTX 4080 Super972 fps777 fps622 fps505 fps
RTX 4070 Ti768 fps614 fps492 fps399 fps
RTX 4070658 fps527 fps421 fps342 fps
RX 7800 XT580 fps464 fps371 fps302 fps
RTX 3080564 fps451 fps361 fps293 fps
RTX 4060 Ti533 fps426 fps341 fps277 fps
RTX 3070486 fps389 fps311 fps253 fps
RTX 4060439 fps351 fps281 fps228 fps
RTX 3060376 fps301 fps241 fps196 fps
GTX 1660 Super273 fps218 fps175 fps142 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT

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Processor
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Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Adventure

About

"Dead Space," released in 2023, is a thrilling remake of the classic sci-fi survival-horror game that revolutionized the genre. Players step into the shoes of Isaac Clarke, an engineer battling grotesque creatures aboard a derelict space vessel. Known for its atmospheric tension and immersive storytelling, this remake enhances the original’s visuals and sound design while refining gameplay mechanics to create a gripping experience for both newcomers and longtime fans.

In terms of PC performance, "Dead Space" is relatively accessible, requiring just an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 142 to achieve decent frames per second (FPS). While it’s possible to run the game on basic hardware, players looking for optimal performance and stunning graphics will benefit from mid-range GPUs, allowing for smoother gameplay and higher graphics settings. Testing various configurations can help gamers find their ideal balance between performance and visual fidelity, making for a tailored gaming experience.

With an impressive rating of 84/100 and a captivating mix of adventure, role-playing, and shooter elements, "Dead Space" is highly recommended for fans of the genre. Its blend of intense action and immersive storytelling ensures that it’s a worthy addition to any PC gamer’s library.

Performance profile

January 2023 release. As a current-generation title, Dead Space pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

Dead Space is latency-sensitive: a high refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz+) and consistent 1% low framerate matter more than raw averages. Aim for a GPU that delivers 20–30% more headroom than the "just 60 FPS" tier to keep frame pacing smooth during intense fights.

Extremely light — Dead Space 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.

Storyline

Isaac Clarke is an everyman engineer on a mission to repair a vast, sprawling starship, the USG Ishimura, only to discover something has gone horribly wrong. The ship's crew has been slaughtered and infected by some alien scourge...and Isaac’s beloved partner, Nicole, is lost somewhere on board. Now Isaac is alone with only his tools and engineering skills as he attempts to uncover the nightmarish mystery of what happened aboard the Ishimura. Trapped with hostile creatures called “necromorphs”, Isaac faces a battle for survival, not only against the escalating terrors of the ship, but his own crumbling sanity.

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