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Down the River

Down the River

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1080p performance

Down the River estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps885 fps708 fps575 fps
RTX 4090999 fps822 fps658 fps534 fps
RX 7900 XTX922 fps738 fps590 fps479 fps
RTX 5080869 fps695 fps556 fps452 fps
RTX 4080 Super817 fps653 fps523 fps425 fps
RTX 4070 Ti645 fps516 fps413 fps336 fps
RTX 4070553 fps443 fps354 fps288 fps
RX 7800 XT487 fps390 fps312 fps253 fps
RTX 3080474 fps379 fps303 fps247 fps
RTX 4060 Ti448 fps358 fps287 fps233 fps
RTX 3070408 fps327 fps261 fps212 fps
RTX 4060369 fps295 fps236 fps192 fps
RTX 3060316 fps253 fps202 fps164 fps
GTX 1660 Super229 fps183 fps147 fps119 fps

1440p performance

Down the River estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090830 fps664 fps531 fps432 fps
RTX 4090771 fps616 fps493 fps401 fps
RX 7900 XTX692 fps553 fps443 fps360 fps
RTX 5080652 fps522 fps417 fps339 fps
RTX 4080 Super612 fps490 fps392 fps318 fps
RTX 4070 Ti484 fps387 fps310 fps252 fps
RTX 4070415 fps332 fps266 fps216 fps
RX 7800 XT366 fps292 fps234 fps190 fps
RTX 3080356 fps285 fps228 fps185 fps
RTX 4060 Ti336 fps269 fps215 fps175 fps
RTX 3070306 fps245 fps196 fps159 fps
RTX 4060277 fps221 fps177 fps144 fps
RTX 3060237 fps190 fps152 fps123 fps
GTX 1660 Super172 fps138 fps110 fps89 fps

4K performance

Down the River estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090443 fps354 fps283 fps230 fps
RTX 4090411 fps329 fps263 fps214 fps
RX 7900 XTX369 fps295 fps236 fps192 fps
RTX 5080348 fps278 fps223 fps181 fps
RTX 4080 Super327 fps261 fps209 fps170 fps
RTX 4070 Ti258 fps207 fps165 fps134 fps
RTX 4070221 fps177 fps142 fps115 fps
RX 7800 XT195 fps156 fps125 fps101 fps
RTX 3080190 fps152 fps121 fps99 fps
RTX 4060 Ti179 fps143 fps115 fps93 fps
RTX 3070163 fps131 fps105 fps85 fps
RTX 4060148 fps118 fps94 fps77 fps
RTX 3060126 fps101 fps81 fps66 fps
GTX 1660 Super92 fps73 fps59 fps48 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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Radeon RX 480

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Processor
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Intel i5 6500

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

About

"Down the River," released in 2021, is an indie racing simulator that immerses players in a scenic yet perilous paddling experience. As you navigate lush waterways, you'll encounter various obstacles that challenge your reflexes and decision-making skills. The game's unique blend of racing and nature exploration encourages players to compete for the fastest course completion times while enjoying dynamic and picturesque environments.

For PC performance, "Down the River" is designed to be highly accessible, making it suitable for a range of hardware configurations. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level card (with a benchmark score of around 8540), players can expect a respectable FPS even on modest systems. While graphics settings can be adjusted for better performance, those seeking optimal gameplay will benefit from stronger GPUs that enhance visual fidelity and frame rates.

Overall, "Down the River" is a delightful choice for fans of indie titles and racing simulators. Its captivating premise combined with solid ratings makes it a worthwhile addition to your gaming library, especially if you're looking for a casual yet engaging experience.

Performance profile

Released in January 2021, Down the River targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

Simulation titles like Down the River are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.

Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Down the River. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.

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