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Knotwords

Knotwords

2022Easy to run

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1080p performance

Knotwords 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 fps923 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps834 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps879 fps715 fps
GTX 1660 Super996 fps797 fps638 fps518 fps

1440p performance

Knotwords 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 fps938 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps826 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps989 fps804 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps934 fps759 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps852 fps692 fps
RTX 4060999 fps962 fps769 fps625 fps
RTX 3060999 fps824 fps660 fps536 fps
GTX 1660 Super747 fps598 fps478 fps389 fps

4K performance

Knotwords estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps929 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps834 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps967 fps786 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps909 fps738 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps898 fps718 fps584 fps
RTX 4070962 fps769 fps616 fps500 fps
RX 7800 XT847 fps678 fps542 fps441 fps
RTX 3080824 fps660 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 4060 Ti779 fps623 fps498 fps405 fps
RTX 3070710 fps568 fps454 fps369 fps
RTX 4060641 fps513 fps410 fps333 fps
RTX 3060550 fps440 fps352 fps286 fps
GTX 1660 Super398 fps319 fps255 fps207 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Intel HD Graphics 5000 or better, OpenGL Support required

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Processor
Minimum required

2 GHz+ CPU with SSE4.1 support require

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Memory
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4 GB

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About

Knotwords, released in 2022, is a minimal and elegant logic puzzle game that invites players to engage their minds through word arrangement. As a unique entry in the casual, indie, and strategy genres, Knotwords challenges users to create valid words across and down, reminiscent of classic newspaper puzzles. Its straightforward yet satisfying gameplay allows players to gradually refine their skills, making it accessible for both casual gamers and puzzle enthusiasts.

When considering PC performance for Knotwords, the game is quite forgiving, not requiring high-end hardware to run smoothly. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card (minimum score ~479) and just 4 GB of RAM needed, players can achieve steady FPS without breaking the bank on expensive upgrades. This makes Knotwords an ideal choice for those using lower-tier GPUs, allowing you to enjoy the game at decent graphics settings without any performance hiccups.

If you enjoy brain-teasing challenges and appreciate a strategic approach to word puzzles, Knotwords is definitely worth playing. Its combination of casual gameplay and intricate problem-solving has garnered positive reviews, making it an excellent addition to any puzzle lover's library.

Performance profile

Released in April 2022, Knotwords 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.

As a strategy title, Knotwords is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.

Extremely light — Knotwords 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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