Population: One
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 387 fps | 309 fps | 247 fps | 201 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 359 fps | 287 fps | 230 fps | 187 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 322 fps | 258 fps | 206 fps | 167 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 304 fps | 243 fps | 194 fps | 158 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 285 fps | 228 fps | 183 fps | 148 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 225 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 193 fps | 155 fps | 124 fps | 100 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 170 fps | 136 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 166 fps | 133 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 156 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 143 fps | 114 fps | 91 fps | 74 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 129 fps | 103 fps | 82 fps | 67 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 110 fps | 88 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 80 fps | 64 fps | 51 fps | 42 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 290 fps | 232 fps | 186 fps | 151 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 269 fps | 215 fps | 172 fps | 140 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 242 fps | 193 fps | 155 fps | 126 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 228 fps | 182 fps | 146 fps | 118 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 214 fps | 171 fps | 137 fps | 111 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 169 fps | 135 fps | 108 fps | 88 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 145 fps | 116 fps | 93 fps | 75 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 128 fps | 102 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 124 fps | 99 fps | 80 fps | 65 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 117 fps | 94 fps | 75 fps | 61 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 107 fps | 86 fps | 68 fps | 56 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 97 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps | 50 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 83 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 60 fps | 48 fps | 38 fps | 31 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 155 fps | 124 fps | 99 fps | 80 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 144 fps | 115 fps | 92 fps | 75 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 129 fps | 103 fps | 82 fps | 67 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 121 fps | 97 fps | 78 fps | 63 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 114 fps | 91 fps | 73 fps | 59 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 77 fps | 62 fps | 49 fps | 40 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 68 fps | 54 fps | 44 fps | 35 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 66 fps | 53 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 63 fps | 50 fps | 40 fps | 33 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 57 fps | 46 fps | 37 fps | 30 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 52 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 44 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 32 fps | 26 fps | 20 fps | 17 fps |
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About
Population: One (2020) is a VR battle royale that stands out for its fluid movement mechanics, letting players fly, climb, and build defenses across dynamic environments. The action-focused gameplay combines exploration with tactical combat, making it one of the more engaging titles in the VR space. Its 96/100 rating reflects strong community appreciation for creative gameplay that goes beyond typical shooters.
Running Population: One requires modest hardware by modern standards. You'll need at least an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 8150 and a CPU scoring approximately 4064, along with 8 GB of RAM minimum. Most modern mid-range graphics cards will deliver solid FPS performance and smooth gameplay at recommended settings, making it accessible for VR enthusiasts without top-tier hardware investments.
If you enjoy action games with creative mechanics and have VR equipment, Population: One is absolutely worth your time. The combination of flight, climbing, and building creates a unique battle royale experience that justifies its strong critical rating.
Performance profile
Released in October 2020, Population: One targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
Action titles like Population: One reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Population: One. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
