Professor Why: The Quantum Eye
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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 | 906 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 955 fps | 776 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 842 fps | 684 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps | 665 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 967 fps | 773 fps | 628 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 882 fps | 705 fps | 573 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 995 fps | 796 fps | 637 fps | 518 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 853 fps | 682 fps | 546 fps | 444 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 618 fps | 495 fps | 396 fps | 322 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 | 970 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 915 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 859 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps | 679 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 896 fps | 717 fps | 582 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 986 fps | 789 fps | 631 fps | 513 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 960 fps | 768 fps | 614 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 906 fps | 725 fps | 580 fps | 471 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 826 fps | 661 fps | 529 fps | 430 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 746 fps | 597 fps | 478 fps | 388 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 640 fps | 512 fps | 409 fps | 333 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 464 fps | 371 fps | 297 fps | 241 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 955 fps | 764 fps | 621 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 887 fps | 710 fps | 577 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 995 fps | 796 fps | 637 fps | 518 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 938 fps | 751 fps | 601 fps | 488 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 882 fps | 705 fps | 564 fps | 458 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 697 fps | 557 fps | 446 fps | 362 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 597 fps | 478 fps | 382 fps | 311 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 526 fps | 421 fps | 337 fps | 274 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 512 fps | 409 fps | 328 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 483 fps | 387 fps | 309 fps | 251 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 441 fps | 353 fps | 282 fps | 229 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 398 fps | 318 fps | 255 fps | 207 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 341 fps | 273 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 247 fps | 198 fps | 158 fps | 129 fps |
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About
"Professor Why: The Quantum Eye," released in 2015, is an indie simulation game that invites players into a mysterious narrative where they must investigate the disappearance of Professor Why at the space base Muta. Players engage with various puzzles, battling the infected robots controlled by the unsettling supercomputer CORE. The blend of intriguing story and engaging challenges makes this title particularly notable for fans of adventure games.
In terms of PC performance, "Professor Why: The Quantum Eye" is quite accessible, catering to a wide range of hardware configurations. To achieve stable FPS rates, players should meet the minimum requirements of an entry-level GPU with a score of around 1759, a CPU score of approximately 3185, and at least 4 GB of RAM. For a smoother experience with higher graphics settings, consider using mid-tier GPUs, which can significantly enhance overall performance and frame rates in this indie simulation title.
If you're a fan of puzzle-solving adventures with unique narratives, "Professor Why: The Quantum Eye" is definitely worth your time. With its engaging gameplay and relatively low system demands, it offers a satisfying experience for both casual and dedicated gamers alike.
Performance profile
Released in December 2015, Professor Why: The Quantum Eye 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 Professor Why: The Quantum Eye 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 — Professor Why: The Quantum Eye 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.
