Pirate Life
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Pirate Life FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 593 fps | 474 fps | 380 fps | 308 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 551 fps | 441 fps | 352 fps | 286 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 494 fps | 395 fps | 316 fps | 257 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 466 fps | 373 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 438 fps | 350 fps | 280 fps | 228 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 346 fps | 277 fps | 221 fps | 180 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 296 fps | 237 fps | 190 fps | 154 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 261 fps | 209 fps | 167 fps | 136 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 254 fps | 203 fps | 163 fps | 132 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 240 fps | 192 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 219 fps | 175 fps | 140 fps | 114 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 198 fps | 158 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 169 fps | 136 fps | 108 fps | 88 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 123 fps | 98 fps | 79 fps | 64 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 445 fps | 356 fps | 285 fps | 231 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 413 fps | 330 fps | 264 fps | 215 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 371 fps | 296 fps | 237 fps | 193 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 349 fps | 280 fps | 224 fps | 182 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 328 fps | 263 fps | 210 fps | 171 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 259 fps | 208 fps | 166 fps | 135 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 222 fps | 178 fps | 142 fps | 116 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 196 fps | 157 fps | 125 fps | 102 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 191 fps | 152 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 180 fps | 144 fps | 115 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 164 fps | 131 fps | 105 fps | 85 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 148 fps | 119 fps | 95 fps | 77 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 127 fps | 102 fps | 81 fps | 66 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 92 fps | 74 fps | 59 fps | 48 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 237 fps | 190 fps | 152 fps | 123 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 220 fps | 176 fps | 141 fps | 115 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 198 fps | 158 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 186 fps | 149 fps | 119 fps | 97 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 175 fps | 140 fps | 112 fps | 91 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 138 fps | 111 fps | 89 fps | 72 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 119 fps | 95 fps | 76 fps | 62 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 104 fps | 84 fps | 67 fps | 54 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 102 fps | 81 fps | 65 fps | 53 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 96 fps | 77 fps | 61 fps | 50 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 88 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 46 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 79 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps | 41 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 68 fps | 54 fps | 43 fps | 35 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 49 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps | 26 fps |
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To run Pirate Life effectively, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is recommended. These graphics cards should handle the game comfortably at 1080p resolution with medium settings, ensuring a smooth experience while exploring islands and engaging in ship battles. The game is not particularly demanding, making it accessible for a wide range of PCs.
For those with more powerful graphics cards, such as a GTX 1660 or RX 580, you can expect to achieve higher settings and potentially 1440p resolution without sacrificing performance. Even with older hardware, players should find that the game runs well due to its indie nature and optimized design. Overall, it's a great choice for those looking to enjoy a pirate-themed adventure without the need for high-end specs.
Performance profile
Released in December 2015, Pirate Life 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.
Simulation titles like Pirate Life 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 Pirate Life. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
