Observation
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 880 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 856 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 995 fps | 809 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 907 fps | 737 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 820 fps | 666 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 878 fps | 702 fps | 571 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 796 fps | 637 fps | 509 fps | 414 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 874 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 922 fps | 749 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 812 fps | 660 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 988 fps | 790 fps | 642 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 933 fps | 746 fps | 606 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 851 fps | 680 fps | 553 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 960 fps | 768 fps | 615 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 823 fps | 659 fps | 527 fps | 428 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 597 fps | 477 fps | 382 fps | 310 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 983 fps | 799 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 820 fps | 666 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 966 fps | 773 fps | 628 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 907 fps | 726 fps | 590 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 896 fps | 717 fps | 574 fps | 466 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 768 fps | 615 fps | 492 fps | 400 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 677 fps | 541 fps | 433 fps | 352 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 659 fps | 527 fps | 421 fps | 342 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 622 fps | 498 fps | 398 fps | 323 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 567 fps | 454 fps | 363 fps | 295 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 512 fps | 410 fps | 328 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 439 fps | 351 fps | 281 fps | 228 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 318 fps | 255 fps | 204 fps | 166 fps |
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Minimum Hardware
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 OS Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 CPU Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400) or equivalent | AMD FX-4300 (4 * 3800) or equivalent
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Genres
About
Observation is a 2019 sci-fi thriller that trades combat for mystery and exploration. You experience the narrative through the perspective of S.A.M., the space station's artificial intelligence, investigating what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher and her crew. It's an indie adventure title that blends puzzle-solving with atmospheric storytelling rather than action-focused gameplay.
The game is quite accessible from a performance standpoint, making it ideal for budget gaming setups. You'll need at least an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 1700 to hit playable framerates, paired with a CPU scoring roughly 2082. A minimum of 4GB RAM is required, though for stable 60 FPS and higher graphics settings, mid-range hardware will provide comfortable performance across various benchmark scenarios.
Observation earned a solid 75/100 rating and appeals strongly to players who enjoy narrative-driven indie experiences. If you appreciate science fiction stories and puzzle-based gameplay over fast-paced action, this is definitely worth your time, especially given how readily it runs on modest hardware.
Performance profile
May 2019 release. Observation 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.
Observation is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Observation 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.
