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Syndrome

Syndrome

45/100
7 ratings2016Easy to run

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1080p performance

Syndrome 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 fps996 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps939 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps882 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps858 fps697 fps
RTX 4070999 fps920 fps736 fps598 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps810 fps648 fps527 fps
RTX 3080985 fps788 fps631 fps512 fps
RTX 4060 Ti931 fps745 fps596 fps484 fps
RTX 3070849 fps679 fps543 fps441 fps
RTX 4060766 fps613 fps491 fps399 fps
RTX 3060657 fps526 fps420 fps342 fps
GTX 1660 Super476 fps381 fps305 fps248 fps

1440p performance

Syndrome estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps897 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps833 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps920 fps747 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps867 fps705 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps815 fps662 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps805 fps644 fps523 fps
RTX 4070862 fps690 fps552 fps448 fps
RX 7800 XT760 fps608 fps486 fps395 fps
RTX 3080739 fps591 fps473 fps384 fps
RTX 4060 Ti698 fps558 fps447 fps363 fps
RTX 3070636 fps509 fps407 fps331 fps
RTX 4060575 fps460 fps368 fps299 fps
RTX 3060493 fps394 fps315 fps256 fps
GTX 1660 Super357 fps286 fps229 fps186 fps

4K performance

Syndrome estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090920 fps736 fps589 fps478 fps
RTX 4090854 fps683 fps547 fps444 fps
RX 7900 XTX766 fps613 fps491 fps399 fps
RTX 5080723 fps578 fps462 fps376 fps
RTX 4080 Super679 fps543 fps434 fps353 fps
RTX 4070 Ti536 fps429 fps343 fps279 fps
RTX 4070460 fps368 fps294 fps239 fps
RX 7800 XT405 fps324 fps259 fps211 fps
RTX 3080394 fps315 fps252 fps205 fps
RTX 4060 Ti372 fps298 fps238 fps194 fps
RTX 3070339 fps272 fps217 fps176 fps
RTX 4060307 fps245 fps196 fps159 fps
RTX 3060263 fps210 fps168 fps137 fps
GTX 1660 Super191 fps152 fps122 fps99 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / AMD Radeon HD 5750. OpenGL 3.3

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Processor
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Core i3 / AMD A6 2.4Ghz

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Memory
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4 GB

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Genres

About

Syndrome, released in 2016, is a first-person survival horror game that thrusts players into a dark and claustrophobic spaceship where they awaken from cryosleep to find themselves alone and surrounded by horror. As you navigate through the eerie corridors searching for the missing crew, you'll encounter disturbing revelations and enemies that challenge your survival instincts. The game pays homage to classic survival horror elements, making it a unique experience for genre enthusiasts.

In terms of PC performance, Syndrome is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU to run smoothly. Players can expect around 30-60 FPS on mid-range systems, especially with at least 4 GB of RAM. For optimal performance, a GPU with a minimum score of 1174 is recommended, allowing for moderate graphics settings while maintaining a stable frame rate. Benchmark testing shows that even budget-friendly builds can provide a playable experience without demanding high-end components.

Given its score of 54/100, Syndrome may not be for everyone, but if you're a fan of classic horror and enjoy atmospheric storytelling, it could be worth your time. While it may have its flaws, its unique premise and nostalgic gameplay might resonate with players looking for something different in the genre.

Performance profile

Released in October 2016, Syndrome 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.

Syndrome 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 — Syndrome 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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