Proteus
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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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 970 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 831 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 927 fps | 742 fps | 603 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 | 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 961 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 935 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 883 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 991 fps | 805 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 895 fps | 727 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 959 fps | 767 fps | 623 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 869 fps | 695 fps | 556 fps | 452 fps |
4K 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 | 914 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 | 895 fps | 716 fps | 582 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 986 fps | 789 fps | 631 fps | 513 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 959 fps | 767 fps | 614 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 906 fps | 725 fps | 580 fps | 471 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 826 fps | 661 fps | 529 fps | 429 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 746 fps | 597 fps | 477 fps | 388 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 639 fps | 512 fps | 409 fps | 333 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 464 fps | 371 fps | 297 fps | 241 fps |
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About
Proteus is a 2013 indie adventure game that stands out for its meditative, exploration-focused gameplay rather than traditional action or combat mechanics. Played in first-person, the game centers on discovering a procedurally generated island where your presence and observation shape an evolving soundtrack created by the world around you. It's a uniquely artistic experience that prioritizes atmosphere and immersion over conventional gaming objectives.
From a performance standpoint, Proteus is extremely accessible and won't stress your hardware. The game requires only an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 96, making it playable on older or budget systems without performance concerns. With such minimal GPU demands, you can expect smooth FPS performance even on integrated graphics, and there's little reason to adjust graphics settings for stable frame rates across virtually any PC gaming rig.
With a rating of 58/100, Proteus appeals primarily to players seeking artistic, experimental gaming experiences rather than mainstream entertainment. If you enjoy contemplative exploration and procedurally generated environments with an emphasis on atmosphere over action, it's worth trying despite the middling critical score.
Performance profile
Released in January 2013, Proteus 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.
Proteus is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Proteus 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.
