Switch the Darkness
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 596 fps | 477 fps | 381 fps | 310 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 553 fps | 443 fps | 354 fps | 288 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 497 fps | 397 fps | 318 fps | 258 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 468 fps | 375 fps | 300 fps | 244 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 440 fps | 352 fps | 282 fps | 229 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 348 fps | 278 fps | 223 fps | 181 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 298 fps | 238 fps | 191 fps | 155 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 263 fps | 210 fps | 168 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 255 fps | 204 fps | 163 fps | 133 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 241 fps | 193 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 220 fps | 176 fps | 141 fps | 114 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 199 fps | 159 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 170 fps | 136 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 123 fps | 99 fps | 79 fps | 64 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 447 fps | 358 fps | 286 fps | 232 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 415 fps | 332 fps | 266 fps | 216 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 373 fps | 298 fps | 238 fps | 194 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 351 fps | 281 fps | 225 fps | 183 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 330 fps | 264 fps | 211 fps | 172 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 261 fps | 209 fps | 167 fps | 136 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 224 fps | 179 fps | 143 fps | 116 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 197 fps | 158 fps | 126 fps | 102 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 192 fps | 153 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 181 fps | 145 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 165 fps | 132 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 149 fps | 119 fps | 95 fps | 77 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 128 fps | 102 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 93 fps | 74 fps | 59 fps | 48 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 238 fps | 191 fps | 153 fps | 124 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 221 fps | 177 fps | 142 fps | 115 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 199 fps | 159 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 187 fps | 150 fps | 120 fps | 97 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 176 fps | 141 fps | 113 fps | 92 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 139 fps | 111 fps | 89 fps | 72 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 119 fps | 95 fps | 76 fps | 62 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 105 fps | 84 fps | 67 fps | 55 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 102 fps | 82 fps | 65 fps | 53 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps | 50 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 88 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 46 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 79 fps | 64 fps | 51 fps | 41 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 68 fps | 54 fps | 44 fps | 35 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 49 fps | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps |
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For an enjoyable experience, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is sufficient to run this psychological horror game. It's designed to be accessible, allowing players with modest setups to engage with its unique mechanics without needing high-end hardware. At minimum settings, you can expect smooth gameplay at 1080p, making it friendly even for those using older systems.
If you have a mid-range GPU, such as a GTX 1660 or RX 6600, you can enhance the visuals to high settings while still maintaining stable frame rates. This will improve the immersive atmosphere crucial for gameplay, especially in a title that relies heavily on environmental detail and subtle cues. Overall, the game is a solid choice for anyone looking to delve into a captivating experience without the need for cutting-edge components.
Performance profile
Simulation titles like Switch the Darkness 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 Switch the Darkness. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
