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Santa Simulator

Santa Simulator

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1080p performance

Santa Simulator estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090855 fps684 fps547 fps445 fps
RTX 4090794 fps635 fps508 fps413 fps
RX 7900 XTX713 fps570 fps456 fps371 fps
RTX 5080672 fps538 fps430 fps349 fps
RTX 4080 Super631 fps505 fps404 fps328 fps
RTX 4070 Ti499 fps399 fps319 fps259 fps
RTX 4070428 fps342 fps274 fps222 fps
RX 7800 XT377 fps301 fps241 fps196 fps
RTX 3080367 fps293 fps235 fps191 fps
RTX 4060 Ti346 fps277 fps222 fps180 fps
RTX 3070316 fps253 fps202 fps164 fps
RTX 4060285 fps228 fps182 fps148 fps
RTX 3060244 fps195 fps156 fps127 fps
GTX 1660 Super177 fps142 fps113 fps92 fps

1440p performance

Santa Simulator estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090641 fps513 fps411 fps334 fps
RTX 4090596 fps477 fps381 fps310 fps
RX 7900 XTX535 fps428 fps342 fps278 fps
RTX 5080504 fps403 fps323 fps262 fps
RTX 4080 Super473 fps379 fps303 fps246 fps
RTX 4070 Ti374 fps299 fps239 fps195 fps
RTX 4070321 fps257 fps205 fps167 fps
RX 7800 XT283 fps226 fps181 fps147 fps
RTX 3080275 fps220 fps176 fps143 fps
RTX 4060 Ti260 fps208 fps166 fps135 fps
RTX 3070237 fps189 fps152 fps123 fps
RTX 4060214 fps171 fps137 fps111 fps
RTX 3060183 fps147 fps117 fps95 fps
GTX 1660 Super133 fps106 fps85 fps69 fps

4K performance

Santa Simulator estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090342 fps274 fps219 fps178 fps
RTX 4090318 fps254 fps203 fps165 fps
RX 7900 XTX285 fps228 fps182 fps148 fps
RTX 5080269 fps215 fps172 fps140 fps
RTX 4080 Super253 fps202 fps162 fps131 fps
RTX 4070 Ti200 fps160 fps128 fps104 fps
RTX 4070171 fps137 fps109 fps89 fps
RX 7800 XT151 fps121 fps96 fps78 fps
RTX 3080147 fps117 fps94 fps76 fps
RTX 4060 Ti138 fps111 fps89 fps72 fps
RTX 3070126 fps101 fps81 fps66 fps
RTX 4060114 fps91 fps73 fps59 fps
RTX 306098 fps78 fps63 fps51 fps
GTX 1660 Super71 fps57 fps45 fps37 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960

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Processor
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Intel i5

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Memory
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4 GB

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Genres

About

Santa Simulator, released in 2018, is a charming casual indie simulation game that puts players in the festive role of Santa Claus. By ringing a mysterious bell, players are transported onto Santa's sleigh, where the objective is to drop presents into chimneys and spread holiday joy. With its whimsical gameplay and nostalgic appeal, Santa Simulator offers a unique blend of casual fun that brings out the inner child in players of all ages.

In terms of PC performance, Santa Simulator is quite accessible, making it a great choice for gamers with lower-end hardware. The game requires at least an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 6138, ensuring that players can achieve smooth gameplay and decent FPS even on budget systems. With just 4 GB of RAM required, players can expect to optimize their settings for a satisfying gaming experience without the need for high-end graphics cards, allowing for a wide range of GPU configurations to deliver enjoyable performance.

If you’re looking for a light-hearted game to embrace the holiday spirit without the pressure of intense competition, then Santa Simulator is worth trying out. While its ratings reflect its casual nature, the combination of fun mechanics and festive charm makes it a delightful addition to any casual gamer's library, making it a perfect game for family enjoyment during the holiday season.

Performance profile

December 2018 release. Santa Simulator was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

Simulation titles like Santa Simulator are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.

Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Santa Simulator. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.

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