Microcosm
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Microcosm FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 644 fps | 515 fps | 412 fps | 335 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 598 fps | 479 fps | 383 fps | 311 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 537 fps | 429 fps | 344 fps | 279 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 506 fps | 405 fps | 324 fps | 263 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 475 fps | 380 fps | 304 fps | 247 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 376 fps | 301 fps | 240 fps | 195 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 322 fps | 258 fps | 206 fps | 167 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 284 fps | 227 fps | 182 fps | 148 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 276 fps | 221 fps | 177 fps | 144 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 261 fps | 209 fps | 167 fps | 136 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 238 fps | 190 fps | 152 fps | 124 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 215 fps | 172 fps | 137 fps | 112 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 184 fps | 147 fps | 118 fps | 96 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 133 fps | 107 fps | 85 fps | 69 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 483 fps | 387 fps | 309 fps | 251 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 449 fps | 359 fps | 287 fps | 233 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 403 fps | 322 fps | 258 fps | 209 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 380 fps | 304 fps | 243 fps | 197 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 357 fps | 285 fps | 228 fps | 185 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 282 fps | 225 fps | 180 fps | 147 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 242 fps | 193 fps | 155 fps | 126 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 213 fps | 170 fps | 136 fps | 111 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 207 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 196 fps | 156 fps | 125 fps | 102 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 178 fps | 143 fps | 114 fps | 93 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 161 fps | 129 fps | 103 fps | 84 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 138 fps | 110 fps | 88 fps | 72 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 100 fps | 80 fps | 64 fps | 52 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 258 fps | 206 fps | 165 fps | 134 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 239 fps | 191 fps | 153 fps | 124 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 215 fps | 172 fps | 137 fps | 112 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 202 fps | 162 fps | 130 fps | 105 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 190 fps | 152 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 150 fps | 120 fps | 96 fps | 78 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 129 fps | 103 fps | 82 fps | 67 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 113 fps | 91 fps | 73 fps | 59 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 110 fps | 88 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 104 fps | 83 fps | 67 fps | 54 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 95 fps | 76 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 86 fps | 69 fps | 55 fps | 45 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 74 fps | 59 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 53 fps | 43 fps | 34 fps | 28 fps |
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About
Microcosm, released in 1993, is a unique blend of casual simulation and late '90s indie gaming. Players take on the role of a microscopic probe navigating through the bloodstream of a corporate mogul, Tiron Korsby, tasked with dismantling a sinister mind control device implanted by a rival corporation. The game's combination of innovative storytelling and simulation gameplay makes it a notable entry in the genre, especially for those drawn to vintage titles.
In terms of PC performance, Microcosm is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum benchmark score of around 8153 and 4 GB of RAM. This means that players should be able to achieve smooth FPS even on modest setups, giving a wide range of gamers the opportunity to enjoy its unique graphics and gameplay without demanding high-end hardware. For optimal performance, users with GPUs in the lower tier, such as integrated systems or older dedicated cards, will find it runs effectively with appropriate graphics settings.
If you're a fan of indie games or enjoy unconventional storytelling, Microcosm is definitely worth a try despite its dated graphics. Its intriguing premise and casual nature can provide a nostalgic experience for gamers looking to explore something different, making it a worthy addition to your collection.
Performance profile
Released in December 1993, Microcosm predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
Simulation titles like Microcosm 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 Microcosm. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
