What GPU do I need to run Desktop Aquarium?

The minimum GPU requirement for Desktop Aquarium is AMD Radeon™ R7 260X (2GB VRAM) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750(2GB VRAM). For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Desktop Aquarium?

The minimum system requirements for Desktop Aquarium are: CPU: AMD FX-4350 / Intel® Core™ i3-3210, GPU: AMD Radeon™ R7 260X (2GB VRAM) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750(2GB VRAM), RAM: 1 GB.

Can I play Desktop Aquarium at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Desktop Aquarium at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

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Desktop Aquarium FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

Desktop Aquarium estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	983 fps	787 fps	629 fps	511 fps
RTX 4090	913 fps	730 fps	584 fps	475 fps
RX 7900 XTX	819 fps	655 fps	524 fps	426 fps
RTX 5080	772 fps	618 fps	494 fps	402 fps
RTX 4080 Super	726 fps	581 fps	464 fps	377 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	574 fps	459 fps	367 fps	298 fps
RTX 4070	492 fps	393 fps	315 fps	256 fps
RX 7800 XT	433 fps	346 fps	277 fps	225 fps
RTX 3080	421 fps	337 fps	270 fps	219 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	398 fps	318 fps	255 fps	207 fps
RTX 3070	363 fps	290 fps	232 fps	189 fps
RTX 4060	328 fps	262 fps	210 fps	170 fps
RTX 3060	281 fps	225 fps	180 fps	146 fps
GTX 1660 Super	204 fps	163 fps	130 fps	106 fps

1440p performance

Desktop Aquarium estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	737 fps	590 fps	472 fps	383 fps
RTX 4090	685 fps	548 fps	438 fps	356 fps
RX 7900 XTX	614 fps	492 fps	393 fps	320 fps
RTX 5080	579 fps	463 fps	371 fps	301 fps
RTX 4080 Super	544 fps	435 fps	348 fps	283 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	430 fps	344 fps	275 fps	224 fps
RTX 4070	369 fps	295 fps	236 fps	192 fps
RX 7800 XT	325 fps	260 fps	208 fps	169 fps
RTX 3080	316 fps	253 fps	202 fps	164 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	298 fps	239 fps	191 fps	155 fps
RTX 3070	272 fps	218 fps	174 fps	142 fps
RTX 4060	246 fps	197 fps	157 fps	128 fps
RTX 3060	211 fps	169 fps	135 fps	110 fps
GTX 1660 Super	153 fps	122 fps	98 fps	79 fps

4K performance

Desktop Aquarium estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	393 fps	315 fps	252 fps	204 fps
RTX 4090	365 fps	292 fps	234 fps	190 fps
RX 7900 XTX	328 fps	262 fps	210 fps	170 fps
RTX 5080	309 fps	247 fps	198 fps	161 fps
RTX 4080 Super	290 fps	232 fps	186 fps	151 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	229 fps	184 fps	147 fps	119 fps
RTX 4070	197 fps	157 fps	126 fps	102 fps
RX 7800 XT	173 fps	139 fps	111 fps	90 fps
RTX 3080	169 fps	135 fps	108 fps	88 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	159 fps	127 fps	102 fps	83 fps
RTX 3070	145 fps	116 fps	93 fps	75 fps
RTX 4060	131 fps	105 fps	84 fps	68 fps
RTX 3060	112 fps	90 fps	72 fps	58 fps
GTX 1660 Super	81 fps	65 fps	52 fps	42 fps

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To enjoy Desktop Aquarium smoothly, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is more than sufficient. Given its low-demand nature, even integrated graphics from recent CPUs can handle this game well if you're looking for a casual experience. The game is designed to be accessible, allowing players to run it alongside other tasks without significant resource strain.

For optimal performance, targeting 1080p resolution on low to medium settings will yield the best balance between visual quality and responsiveness, especially on older or less powerful hardware. If you have a mid-range GPU, you can comfortably push settings higher while maintaining a steady frame rate. Overall, Desktop Aquarium is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a relaxing game that won't tax their system, making it ideal for casual gaming while multitasking.

Performance profile

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Desktop Aquarium; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.