Shu's Garden
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Shu's Garden 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 993 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 851 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 949 fps | 759 fps | 617 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 984 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 957 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 904 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 824 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 916 fps | 745 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 982 fps | 785 fps | 638 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 890 fps | 712 fps | 569 fps | 463 fps |
4K 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 | 993 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 936 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 879 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 855 fps | 695 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 916 fps | 733 fps | 596 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 807 fps | 646 fps | 525 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 982 fps | 785 fps | 628 fps | 511 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 927 fps | 742 fps | 593 fps | 482 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 845 fps | 676 fps | 541 fps | 440 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 764 fps | 611 fps | 489 fps | 397 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 655 fps | 524 fps | 419 fps | 340 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 475 fps | 380 fps | 304 fps | 247 fps |
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About
Shu's Garden, released in 2014, is a charming indie simulation game that allows players to embark on a whimsical journey as Shu, a playful space-cactus. The game offers a unique open-world experience focused on exploration and creativity, where players can cultivate plant life and interact with delightful characters in a vibrant environment. Unlike many traditional titles, Shu's Garden encourages a laid-back approach, free from rigid objectives or missions.
In terms of PC performance, Shu's Garden is quite accessible, making it an excellent choice for casual gamers. The game requires a minimum of an entry-level GPU to achieve solid FPS rates, with a score of around 42 being the benchmark for optimal performance. With only 2 GB of RAM necessary, most low-end hardware should run it without any issues, allowing players to enjoy the colorful graphics and fluid gameplay without needing top-tier specs.
Given its rating of 60/100, Shu's Garden is perfect for fans of casual and indie titles who appreciate a relaxed gaming experience. If you have an affinity for exploration and enjoy nurturing virtual spaces, this game might provide the whimsical downtime you're looking for, despite its average rating.
Performance profile
Released in March 2014, Shu's Garden 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.
Simulation titles like Shu's Garden 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.
Extremely light — Shu's Garden 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.
