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Drone Simulator

Drone Simulator

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1080p performance

Drone Simulator estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps927 fps742 fps603 fps
RTX 4090999 fps861 fps689 fps560 fps
RX 7900 XTX966 fps773 fps618 fps502 fps
RTX 5080911 fps729 fps583 fps474 fps
RTX 4080 Super856 fps685 fps548 fps445 fps
RTX 4070 Ti676 fps541 fps433 fps352 fps
RTX 4070580 fps464 fps371 fps301 fps
RX 7800 XT511 fps409 fps327 fps266 fps
RTX 3080497 fps397 fps318 fps258 fps
RTX 4060 Ti469 fps375 fps300 fps244 fps
RTX 3070428 fps342 fps274 fps222 fps
RTX 4060386 fps309 fps247 fps201 fps
RTX 3060331 fps265 fps212 fps172 fps
GTX 1660 Super240 fps192 fps154 fps125 fps

1440p performance

Drone Simulator estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090870 fps696 fps556 fps452 fps
RTX 4090807 fps646 fps517 fps420 fps
RX 7900 XTX725 fps580 fps464 fps377 fps
RTX 5080683 fps547 fps437 fps355 fps
RTX 4080 Super642 fps513 fps411 fps334 fps
RTX 4070 Ti507 fps406 fps325 fps264 fps
RTX 4070435 fps348 fps278 fps226 fps
RX 7800 XT383 fps306 fps245 fps199 fps
RTX 3080373 fps298 fps238 fps194 fps
RTX 4060 Ti352 fps282 fps225 fps183 fps
RTX 3070321 fps257 fps205 fps167 fps
RTX 4060290 fps232 fps185 fps151 fps
RTX 3060248 fps199 fps159 fps129 fps
GTX 1660 Super180 fps144 fps115 fps94 fps

4K performance

Drone Simulator estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090464 fps371 fps297 fps241 fps
RTX 4090431 fps344 fps276 fps224 fps
RX 7900 XTX386 fps309 fps247 fps201 fps
RTX 5080364 fps291 fps233 fps189 fps
RTX 4080 Super342 fps274 fps219 fps178 fps
RTX 4070 Ti271 fps216 fps173 fps141 fps
RTX 4070232 fps185 fps148 fps121 fps
RX 7800 XT204 fps163 fps131 fps106 fps
RTX 3080199 fps159 fps127 fps103 fps
RTX 4060 Ti188 fps150 fps120 fps98 fps
RTX 3070171 fps137 fps110 fps89 fps
RTX 4060155 fps124 fps99 fps80 fps
RTX 3060132 fps106 fps85 fps69 fps
GTX 1660 Super96 fps77 fps61 fps50 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970

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Processor
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Intel i5-4590, AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

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Drone Simulator, released in 2021, invites players to pilot a diverse range of drones through challenging and immersive environments. This game combines elements of racing and simulation, catering to both competitive gamers and those seeking a realistic flying experience. The blend of engaging gameplay and varied landscapes makes Drone Simulator notable in the realm of drone-centric titles.

When considering PC performance, Drone Simulator is quite accessible, requiring only entry-level hardware to run effectively. With a minimum GPU score of approximately 8150 and a CPU score around 4064, players can expect satisfactory performance on budget-friendly builds. Even at lower graphics settings, achieving stable FPS rates is feasible with entry-level GPUs, making it an approachable choice for a wide audience of gamers interested in benchmark-driven performance.

If you enjoy racing and simulation games, Drone Simulator comes highly recommended based on its engaging mechanics and solid reviews. Its unique focus on drone piloting provides a fresh experience in the genre, making it a worthwhile addition to any gaming library for both casual and serious players.

Performance profile

Released in December 2021, Drone Simulator 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 Drone Simulator 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 Drone Simulator. 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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