Pulse
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Pulse FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 862 fps | 700 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 800 fps | 650 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 897 fps | 718 fps | 583 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 846 fps | 677 fps | 550 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 994 fps | 795 fps | 636 fps | 517 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 785 fps | 628 fps | 503 fps | 408 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 673 fps | 538 fps | 431 fps | 350 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 593 fps | 474 fps | 379 fps | 308 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 577 fps | 462 fps | 369 fps | 300 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 545 fps | 436 fps | 349 fps | 283 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 497 fps | 397 fps | 318 fps | 258 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 449 fps | 359 fps | 287 fps | 233 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 385 fps | 308 fps | 246 fps | 200 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 279 fps | 223 fps | 178 fps | 145 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 808 fps | 646 fps | 525 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 938 fps | 750 fps | 600 fps | 488 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 841 fps | 673 fps | 538 fps | 438 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 793 fps | 635 fps | 508 fps | 413 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 745 fps | 596 fps | 477 fps | 388 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 589 fps | 471 fps | 377 fps | 306 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 505 fps | 404 fps | 323 fps | 263 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 445 fps | 356 fps | 285 fps | 231 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 433 fps | 346 fps | 277 fps | 225 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 409 fps | 327 fps | 262 fps | 213 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 373 fps | 298 fps | 238 fps | 194 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 337 fps | 269 fps | 215 fps | 175 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 288 fps | 231 fps | 185 fps | 150 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 209 fps | 167 fps | 134 fps | 109 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 538 fps | 431 fps | 345 fps | 280 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 500 fps | 400 fps | 320 fps | 260 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 449 fps | 359 fps | 287 fps | 233 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 423 fps | 338 fps | 271 fps | 220 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 397 fps | 318 fps | 254 fps | 207 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 314 fps | 251 fps | 201 fps | 163 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 269 fps | 215 fps | 172 fps | 140 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 237 fps | 190 fps | 152 fps | 123 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 231 fps | 185 fps | 148 fps | 120 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 218 fps | 174 fps | 139 fps | 113 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 199 fps | 159 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 179 fps | 144 fps | 115 fps | 93 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 154 fps | 123 fps | 98 fps | 80 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 112 fps | 89 fps | 71 fps | 58 fps |
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About
Pulse, released in 2015, is an innovative first-person survival game that immerses players in a sound-driven world. Players take on the role of Eva, a young girl who navigates her environment using her unique ability to perceive surroundings through echoes and vibrations. This distinctive gameplay mechanic, combined with an adventure-driven narrative and indie charm, makes Pulse a memorable entry in the genre.
In terms of PC performance, Pulse is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of approximately 3900 and a CPU score around 2929. With 8 GB of RAM as the baseline, players can expect decent FPS at lower graphics settings on mid-range hardware. For optimal performance, GPUs in the tier of the GeForce GTX 750 or AMD Radeon R7 260X can provide a smoother gaming experience while allowing for enhanced graphics settings.
While Pulse has received a mixed rating of 40/100, its unique sound-based gameplay can appeal to fans of indie and adventure genres. If you're open to experimental gameplay and are curious about how sound can transform a gaming experience, it may be worth a try, even if it won’t top the charts in terms of benchmarks.
Performance profile
Released in October 2015, Pulse 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.
Pulse 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.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Pulse; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
