

Rocket Science
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Rocket Science FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 327 fps | 261 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 303 fps | 243 fps | 194 fps | 158 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 272 fps | 218 fps | 174 fps | 142 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 257 fps | 205 fps | 164 fps | 134 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 241 fps | 193 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 191 fps | 153 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 163 fps | 131 fps | 105 fps | 85 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 144 fps | 115 fps | 92 fps | 75 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 140 fps | 112 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 132 fps | 106 fps | 85 fps | 69 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 121 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 63 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 109 fps | 87 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 93 fps | 75 fps | 60 fps | 49 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 68 fps | 54 fps | 43 fps | 35 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 245 fps | 196 fps | 157 fps | 127 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 228 fps | 182 fps | 146 fps | 118 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 204 fps | 163 fps | 131 fps | 106 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 193 fps | 154 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 181 fps | 145 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 143 fps | 114 fps | 92 fps | 74 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 123 fps | 98 fps | 78 fps | 64 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 108 fps | 86 fps | 69 fps | 56 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 105 fps | 84 fps | 67 fps | 55 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 99 fps | 79 fps | 63 fps | 52 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 82 fps | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps | 36 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 51 fps | 41 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 131 fps | 105 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 121 fps | 97 fps | 78 fps | 63 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 109 fps | 87 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 103 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps | 50 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 76 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps | 40 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 58 fps | 46 fps | 37 fps | 30 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 56 fps | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 53 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps | 28 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 48 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 44 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 37 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps | 19 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 27 fps | 22 fps | 17 fps | 14 fps |

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About
Rocket Science, released in 2020, is a unique simulator that invites players to immerse themselves in the intricacies of a space program. In this game, you design spacecraft and launch them into the expansive universe, allowing you to explore the true scale of the Solar System and its celestial bodies. Notable for its realistic approach to space exploration, Rocket Science combines educational elements with engaging gameplay.
When it comes to PC performance, Rocket Science is fairly accessible. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level model scoring around 9638, players can expect decent performance even on budget-friendly systems. To achieve a smooth gameplay experience with higher FPS and better graphics settings, upgrading to a mid-range GPU would provide a significant boost, allowing for improved visuals and smoother benchmarks during space missions.
If you're intrigued by the challenges of space exploration and enjoy simulation games, Rocket Science is worth a try. Its engaging concept, combined with solid performance on moderate hardware, makes it a commendable choice in the genre, catering to both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike.
Performance profile
Released in February 2020, Rocket Science targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
As a strategy title, Rocket Science is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Rocket Science. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.





