Quake Live
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Quake Live FPS by GPU
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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 | 987 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 846 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 917 fps | 745 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 893 fps | 725 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 843 fps | 685 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 961 fps | 769 fps | 624 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 868 fps | 694 fps | 564 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 930 fps | 744 fps | 595 fps | 483 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 674 fps | 539 fps | 431 fps | 351 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 | 997 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 937 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 911 fps | 740 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 976 fps | 781 fps | 635 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 860 fps | 688 fps | 559 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 837 fps | 669 fps | 544 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 988 fps | 790 fps | 632 fps | 514 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 901 fps | 721 fps | 576 fps | 468 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 814 fps | 651 fps | 521 fps | 423 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 697 fps | 558 fps | 446 fps | 363 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 506 fps | 404 fps | 324 fps | 263 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 833 fps | 677 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 967 fps | 774 fps | 629 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 868 fps | 694 fps | 564 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 818 fps | 655 fps | 532 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 961 fps | 769 fps | 615 fps | 500 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 759 fps | 607 fps | 486 fps | 395 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 651 fps | 521 fps | 417 fps | 338 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 573 fps | 459 fps | 367 fps | 298 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 558 fps | 446 fps | 357 fps | 290 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 527 fps | 421 fps | 337 fps | 274 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 480 fps | 384 fps | 307 fps | 250 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 434 fps | 347 fps | 278 fps | 226 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 372 fps | 298 fps | 238 fps | 193 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 270 fps | 216 fps | 173 fps | 140 fps |
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better, Intel i915 chipset or better 1024x600 resolution
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About
Quake Live (2010) is a legendary online shooter that helped define the competitive FPS genre. This fast-paced action game drops you into over 100 arenas with a dozen different game modes, where you'll compete against players worldwide in intense, skill-based combat. The game emphasizes raw speed and precision gunplay, making it a cornerstone title for anyone interested in shooter history and competitive gaming.
Performance-wise, Quake Live is remarkably accessible and won't stress modern hardware. An entry-level GPU is sufficient to run the game smoothly, and even older integrated graphics can handle decent frame rates. Most systems will easily achieve 100+ FPS at high settings, making it excellent for benchmarking on budget builds or older PCs. With just 1 GB of RAM required, this is one of the lightest competitive shooters you can benchmark, ideal for testing minimum performance thresholds across different GPU configurations.
At a solid 78/100 rating, Quake Live remains worth playing if you're passionate about competitive shooters and fast-paced action gameplay. The game's extreme accessibility and timeless mechanics make it perfect for both nostalgia and testing PC performance across various hardware tiers.
Performance profile
August 2010 release. Quake Live targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
Action titles like Quake Live 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.
Extremely light — Quake Live 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.
