Quantum Break
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Quantum Break FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 653 fps | 522 fps | 418 fps | 340 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 606 fps | 485 fps | 388 fps | 315 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 544 fps | 435 fps | 348 fps | 283 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 513 fps | 411 fps | 328 fps | 267 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 482 fps | 386 fps | 309 fps | 251 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 381 fps | 305 fps | 244 fps | 198 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 327 fps | 261 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 288 fps | 230 fps | 184 fps | 150 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 280 fps | 224 fps | 179 fps | 146 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 264 fps | 211 fps | 169 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 241 fps | 193 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 218 fps | 174 fps | 139 fps | 113 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 187 fps | 149 fps | 119 fps | 97 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 135 fps | 108 fps | 87 fps | 70 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 490 fps | 392 fps | 313 fps | 255 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 455 fps | 364 fps | 291 fps | 237 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 408 fps | 327 fps | 261 fps | 212 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 385 fps | 308 fps | 246 fps | 200 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 362 fps | 289 fps | 231 fps | 188 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 286 fps | 229 fps | 183 fps | 149 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 245 fps | 196 fps | 157 fps | 127 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 216 fps | 173 fps | 138 fps | 112 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 210 fps | 168 fps | 134 fps | 109 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 198 fps | 159 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 181 fps | 145 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 163 fps | 131 fps | 104 fps | 85 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 140 fps | 112 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 101 fps | 81 fps | 65 fps | 53 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 261 fps | 209 fps | 167 fps | 136 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 243 fps | 194 fps | 155 fps | 126 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 218 fps | 174 fps | 139 fps | 113 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 205 fps | 164 fps | 131 fps | 107 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 193 fps | 154 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 152 fps | 122 fps | 98 fps | 79 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 131 fps | 104 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 115 fps | 92 fps | 74 fps | 60 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 112 fps | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 106 fps | 85 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps | 50 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 87 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 75 fps | 60 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 54 fps | 43 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps |
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About
Quantum Break is a 2016 action game that blends intense combat with time manipulation mechanics. As protagonist Jack Joyce, you'll harness reality-bending powers to slow, stop, and manipulate time itself while fighting through catastrophic disasters. The game is notable for its cinematic storytelling and seamless integration of time-based gameplay, making it a unique entry in the action genre.
On the performance side, Quantum Break runs on modest hardware by modern standards. You'll need at least an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 3204 and a CPU scoring approximately 3652 to meet minimum requirements. The game scales reasonably well across different graphics settings, so upgrading your GPU will deliver noticeable FPS improvements at higher resolutions and quality presets. Most mid-range systems from the last five years should handle solid 60 FPS performance without difficulty.
With a solid 75/100 rating, Quantum Break is worth playing if you enjoy action games with creative mechanics. The time-manipulation gameplay remains one of its strongest selling points, offering a refreshing take on the genre that justifies a playthrough.
Performance profile
Released in April 2016, Quantum Break 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.
Action titles like Quantum Break 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.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Quantum Break; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
"Time has been broken. A Fracture in time, created by a time travel experiment that has gone wrong, is advancing at an inexorable pace. As a result, time itself is now stuttering to a halt and then restarting, causing the world to turn into a frozen tableau. Most are unaware of the imminent disaster. Jack Joyce is not one of these people: changed by the same experiment, he can see the damage as the Fracture advances; time keeps slipping more and more out of joint and as the world loses synchronization, destruction on a massive scale ensues. Jack is desperately trying to find a way to prevent the Fracture from reaching its conclusion – that final moment when the last grain of sand in the hourglass tumbles down, and time ends. But his best friend Paul Serene and the ruthless Monarch Solutions have their own plans, and Jack’s efforts don’t line up with them. They are willing to use whatever means necessary to stop him."
