Subnautica
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Subnautica 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 | 959 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 875 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 973 fps | 790 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 834 fps | 677 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 944 fps | 755 fps | 604 fps | 491 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 | 889 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 964 fps | 783 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 938 fps | 762 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 886 fps | 720 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 808 fps | 656 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 912 fps | 729 fps | 593 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 977 fps | 781 fps | 625 fps | 508 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 708 fps | 567 fps | 453 fps | 368 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 948 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 880 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 973 fps | 790 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 917 fps | 745 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 861 fps | 700 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 851 fps | 681 fps | 553 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 912 fps | 729 fps | 584 fps | 474 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 803 fps | 643 fps | 514 fps | 418 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 781 fps | 625 fps | 500 fps | 406 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 738 fps | 590 fps | 472 fps | 384 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 673 fps | 538 fps | 431 fps | 350 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 608 fps | 486 fps | 389 fps | 316 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 521 fps | 417 fps | 333 fps | 271 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 378 fps | 302 fps | 242 fps | 196 fps |
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About
Subnautica is a 2018 adventure indie title that stands out for its immersive exploration gameplay set on an alien ocean world. You'll craft equipment, pilot submarines, and navigate dangerous wildlife while discovering vibrant coral reefs, volcanic regions, and cave systems. The game balances survival mechanics with pure discovery, making it a unique experience in the indie space.
The good news is that Subnautica is quite accessible from a performance perspective. An entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 631 or higher will handle the game comfortably, and just 4 GB of RAM meets the minimum requirement. Most modern graphics cards will deliver solid FPS performance even at higher graphical settings, though you can easily tweak resolution and effects to optimize your frame rates if needed.
With an 84/100 rating, Subnautica is absolutely worth playing if you enjoy exploration-driven adventures with a touch of survival gameplay. The captivating underwater setting and rewarding progression system make it a standout indie title that shouldn't be missed.
Performance profile
January 2018 release. Subnautica 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.
Subnautica 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 — Subnautica 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.
Storyline
You have crash-landed on an alien ocean world, and the only way to go is down. Subnautica's oceans range from sun drenched shallow coral reefs to treacherous deep-sea trenches, lava fields, and bio-luminescent underwater rivers. Manage your oxygen supply as you explore kelp forests, plateaus, reefs, and winding cave systems. The water teems with life: Some of it helpful, much of it harmful. After crash landing in your Life Pod, the clock is ticking to find water, food, and to develop the equipment you need to explore. Collect resources from the ocean around you. Craft diving gear, lights, habitat modules, and submersibles. Venture deeper and further form to find rarer resources, allowing you to craft more advanced items.
