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Overwatch

Overwatch

82/100
1,163 ratings2016Easy to run

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1080p performance

Overwatch estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps822 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps940 fps764 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps843 fps685 fps
RTX 5080999 fps994 fps795 fps646 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps934 fps747 fps607 fps
RTX 4070 Ti922 fps738 fps590 fps480 fps
RTX 4070791 fps633 fps506 fps411 fps
RX 7800 XT697 fps557 fps446 fps362 fps
RTX 3080678 fps542 fps434 fps352 fps
RTX 4060 Ti640 fps512 fps410 fps333 fps
RTX 3070584 fps467 fps373 fps303 fps
RTX 4060527 fps422 fps337 fps274 fps
RTX 3060452 fps361 fps289 fps235 fps
GTX 1660 Super328 fps262 fps210 fps170 fps

1440p performance

Overwatch estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps949 fps759 fps617 fps
RTX 4090999 fps881 fps705 fps573 fps
RX 7900 XTX988 fps791 fps633 fps514 fps
RTX 5080932 fps745 fps596 fps485 fps
RTX 4080 Super875 fps700 fps560 fps455 fps
RTX 4070 Ti692 fps553 fps443 fps360 fps
RTX 4070593 fps474 fps380 fps308 fps
RX 7800 XT522 fps418 fps334 fps272 fps
RTX 3080508 fps407 fps325 fps264 fps
RTX 4060 Ti480 fps384 fps307 fps250 fps
RTX 3070438 fps350 fps280 fps228 fps
RTX 4060395 fps316 fps253 fps206 fps
RTX 3060339 fps271 fps217 fps176 fps
GTX 1660 Super246 fps197 fps157 fps128 fps

4K performance

Overwatch estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090633 fps506 fps405 fps329 fps
RTX 4090587 fps470 fps376 fps305 fps
RX 7900 XTX527 fps422 fps337 fps274 fps
RTX 5080497 fps398 fps318 fps258 fps
RTX 4080 Super467 fps373 fps299 fps243 fps
RTX 4070 Ti369 fps295 fps236 fps192 fps
RTX 4070316 fps253 fps202 fps164 fps
RX 7800 XT279 fps223 fps178 fps145 fps
RTX 3080271 fps217 fps173 fps141 fps
RTX 4060 Ti256 fps205 fps164 fps133 fps
RTX 3070233 fps187 fps149 fps121 fps
RTX 4060211 fps169 fps135 fps110 fps
RTX 3060181 fps145 fps116 fps94 fps
GTX 1660 Super131 fps105 fps84 fps68 fps

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 460

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Processor
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Intel Core i3

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Memory
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4 GB

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Genres

ShooterStrategy

About

Overwatch, released in 2016, is a thrilling team-based shooter that blends strategic gameplay with a diverse cast of characters, each possessing unique abilities. Players join the fight for the future, battling in iconic locations with a mix of soldiers, scientists, and adventurers. The game is well-known for its fast-paced action and gorgeous graphics, earning a solid rating of 82/100, which speaks to its engaging gameplay and broad appeal.

When it comes to PC performance, Overwatch is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1992 to run smoothly. With just 4 GB of RAM, players can achieve decent FPS even on lower settings, making it possible to enjoy high-speed competitive matches on modest hardware. For optimal performance, using a mid-range GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD RX 560 is recommended, allowing for higher graphics settings and a smoother experience during intense firefights.

If you enjoy shooters that prioritize teamwork and strategic gameplay, Overwatch is definitely worth your time. With its solid rating and engaging multiplayer experience, it stands out in the genre and remains a popular choice for gamers looking to maximize performance and fun in competitive play.

Performance profile

Released in May 2016, Overwatch sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

As a strategy title, Overwatch 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 — Overwatch 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.

Storyline

Soldiers. Scientists. Adventurers. Oddities. In a time of global crisis, an international task force of heroes banded together to restore peace to a war-torn world: OVERWATCH. It ended the crisis and helped to maintain peace in the decades that followed, inspiring an era of exploration, innovation, and discovery. But after many years, Overwatch's influence waned, and it was eventually disbanded. Overwatch is gone… but the world still needs heroes.

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