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Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space

Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space

80/100
29 ratings2008Easy to run

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1080p performance

Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps950 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps858 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps906 fps736 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps821 fps657 fps533 fps

1440p performance

Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps966 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps851 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps828 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps962 fps782 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps877 fps713 fps
RTX 4060999 fps991 fps792 fps644 fps
RTX 3060999 fps849 fps679 fps552 fps
GTX 1660 Super769 fps616 fps492 fps400 fps

4K performance

Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps957 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps858 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps996 fps809 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps936 fps760 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps925 fps740 fps601 fps
RTX 4070991 fps792 fps634 fps515 fps
RX 7800 XT873 fps698 fps558 fps454 fps
RTX 3080849 fps679 fps543 fps442 fps
RTX 4060 Ti802 fps642 fps513 fps417 fps
RTX 3070731 fps585 fps468 fps380 fps
RTX 4060660 fps528 fps423 fps343 fps
RTX 3060566 fps453 fps362 fps294 fps
GTX 1660 Super410 fps328 fps263 fps213 fps

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NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450

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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz

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2 GB

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About

Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space is a 2008 adventure game that follows the Freelance Police duo on their wildest case yet, spanning from the North Pole to Hell itself. This indie adventure title blends point-and-click exploration with humor-driven storytelling and puzzle-solving, making it notable for its offbeat charm and unpredictable narrative twists that keep the pacing fast and entertaining.

Performance-wise, Sam & Max is extremely accessible on modern hardware, requiring just 2GB of RAM and running smoothly on integrated graphics. Even modest GPUs from the last decade will easily maintain 60 FPS at maximum settings, making this an ideal benchmark title for testing lower-end systems or laptops. You won't need to compromise on graphics settings to achieve solid frame rates, as the game's stylized art direction prioritizes creative design over demanding 3D rendering.

With an 80/100 rating and a loyal fanbase, Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space is absolutely worth playing if you enjoy narrative-driven adventures with personality and humor. Whether you're benchmarking older hardware or just seeking a memorable indie adventure, this game delivers both technical accessibility and creative storytelling.

Performance profile

April 2008 release. Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space 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.

Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space 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 — Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space 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.

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