Hydro
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Hydro FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 136 fps | 109 fps | 87 fps | 71 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 126 fps | 101 fps | 81 fps | 66 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 113 fps | 91 fps | 73 fps | 59 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 107 fps | 86 fps | 68 fps | 56 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 100 fps | 80 fps | 64 fps | 52 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 79 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps | 41 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 68 fps | 54 fps | 44 fps | 35 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 60 fps | 48 fps | 38 fps | 31 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 58 fps | 47 fps | 37 fps | 30 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 55 fps | 44 fps | 35 fps | 29 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 50 fps | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps | 24 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 28 fps | 23 fps | 18 fps | 15 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 102 fps | 82 fps | 65 fps | 53 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 95 fps | 76 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 85 fps | 68 fps | 54 fps | 44 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 80 fps | 64 fps | 51 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 75 fps | 60 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 60 fps | 48 fps | 38 fps | 31 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 51 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps | 23 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 44 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 41 fps | 33 fps | 26 fps | 21 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 38 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 34 fps | 27 fps | 22 fps | 18 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 29 fps | 23 fps | 19 fps | 15 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 21 fps | 17 fps | 14 fps | 11 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 54 fps | 44 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 51 fps | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps | 24 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 43 fps | 34 fps | 27 fps | 22 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps | 21 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 32 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps | 17 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 27 fps | 22 fps | 17 fps | 14 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 24 fps | 19 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 23 fps | 19 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 22 fps | 18 fps | 14 fps | 11 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 20 fps | 16 fps | 13 fps | 10 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 18 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps | 9 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 16 fps | 12 fps | 10 fps | 8 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 11 fps | 9 fps | 7 fps | 6 fps |
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About
To enjoy Hydro at a solid performance level, a mid-range GPU such as the RTX 4060 or RX 7600 is recommended. This will allow you to play at 1080p with high settings, providing a smooth experience while managing the intricate details of the vintage power station. The game is designed to be accessible, so even players with older GPUs may find it playable at lower settings, though the visual fidelity will decrease significantly.
For those with higher-end hardware, such as an RTX 4070 or RX 7700, you can comfortably target 1440p resolution with high settings, experiencing enhanced graphics and smoother frame rates. The game’s requirements are reasonable, making it a good fit for casual gamers and those new to the simulation genre. Overall, it's a solid choice for players looking to engage in a unique indie experience without needing top-tier gaming rigs.
Performance profile
August 2025 release. As a current-generation title, Hydro 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.
Simulation titles like Hydro 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.
High-end requirement. Hydro needs an RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7800 XT for comfortable 1440p 60 FPS at High settings. 4K Ultra 60 FPS is flagship territory — RTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX minimum without upscaling.
