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Paranormal

Paranormal

50/100
2 ratings2012Easy to run

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1080p performance

Paranormal 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 fps950 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps858 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps906 fps736 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps821 fps657 fps533 fps

1440p performance

Paranormal 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 fps966 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps851 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps828 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps962 fps782 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps877 fps713 fps
RTX 4060999 fps991 fps792 fps644 fps
RTX 3060999 fps849 fps679 fps552 fps
GTX 1660 Super769 fps616 fps492 fps400 fps

4K performance

Paranormal estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps957 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps858 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps996 fps809 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps936 fps760 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps925 fps740 fps601 fps
RTX 4070991 fps792 fps634 fps515 fps
RX 7800 XT873 fps698 fps558 fps454 fps
RTX 3080849 fps679 fps543 fps442 fps
RTX 4060 Ti802 fps642 fps513 fps417 fps
RTX 3070731 fps585 fps468 fps380 fps
RTX 4060660 fps528 fps423 fps343 fps
RTX 3060566 fps453 fps362 fps294 fps
GTX 1660 Super410 fps328 fps263 fps213 fps

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512 MB Graphics Memory. Shader Model 3.

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Processor
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2.0 Ghz Dual-Core CPU

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2 GB

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Genres

About

Paranormal, released in 2012, is an indie action-adventure game that immerses players in a unique haunting experience. You step into the shoes of Mattel Clarke, an artist who captures the paranormal events in his haunted house through the lens of his camera. The 3D dynamic nature of the hauntings ensures that each playthrough differs, adding a layer of unpredictability that keeps players on edge.

When it comes to PC performance, Paranormal is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with an approximate minimum score of 400. Players can expect stable FPS even on basic setups, making it ideal for those with lower-end hardware or GPUs that fall within the entry-level tier. With just 2 GB of RAM required, the game allows for decent graphical settings without demanding high specifications, ensuring a smooth haunting experience for a wide audience.

Should you dive into Paranormal? With a modest rating of 50/100, it appeals primarily to fans of horror and indie simulation genres. If you appreciate experimental gameplay and are prepared for the unpredictable nature of its hauntings, you might find it worth exploring, especially given its low system requirements and accessible performance.

Performance profile

October 2012 release. Paranormal targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Simulation titles like Paranormal 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.

Extremely light — Paranormal 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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