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Hound

Hound

50/100
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1080p performance

Hound 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 fps935 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps986 fps801 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps894 fps715 fps581 fps

1440p performance

Hound 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 fps927 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps902 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps851 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps955 fps776 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps863 fps701 fps
RTX 3060999 fps925 fps740 fps601 fps
GTX 1660 Super838 fps670 fps536 fps436 fps

4K performance

Hound 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 fps935 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps882 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps828 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps805 fps654 fps
RTX 4070999 fps863 fps690 fps561 fps
RX 7800 XT950 fps760 fps608 fps494 fps
RTX 3080925 fps740 fps592 fps481 fps
RTX 4060 Ti873 fps699 fps559 fps454 fps
RTX 3070796 fps637 fps510 fps414 fps
RTX 4060719 fps575 fps460 fps374 fps
RTX 3060616 fps493 fps395 fps321 fps
GTX 1660 Super447 fps358 fps286 fps232 fps

Minimum Hardware

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256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS

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Processor
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2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

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Memory
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2 GB

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About

Hound, released in 2017, is an indie simulator that diverges from traditional gaming experiences. Instead of a structured game, it offers a powerful engine for players to shape and conquer unique worlds. With its innovative gameplay mechanics, Hound allows creativity and exploration, making it a distinctive title in the indie scene.

In terms of performance, Hound is accessible to a broad audience due to its low minimum GPU requirements, needing just an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score of around 185. Players can expect decent FPS even on modest hardware, provided they have at least 2 GB of RAM. For optimal performance, a mid-range GPU is recommended, particularly if you want to enhance the graphics settings and enjoy a smoother visual experience.

Given its mixed rating of 50/100, Hound may appeal primarily to gamers interested in exploring simulation and creative gameplay rather than traditional gaming narratives. If you enjoy unique tools that let you craft your gaming experience, this title could be worth trying, especially if you're hunting for less conventional indie gems.

Performance profile

March 2017 release. Hound was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

Simulation titles like Hound 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.

Extremely light — Hound 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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