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Synthwave Dream '85

Synthwave Dream '85

70/100
1 ratings2025Easy to run

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1080p performance

Synthwave Dream '85 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 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps956 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps819 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps888 fps722 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps864 fps702 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps816 fps663 fps
RTX 3070999 fps930 fps744 fps605 fps
RTX 4060999 fps840 fps672 fps546 fps
RTX 3060900 fps720 fps576 fps468 fps
GTX 1660 Super653 fps522 fps418 fps339 fps

1440p performance

Synthwave Dream '85 estimated FPS at 1440p 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 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps965 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps907 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps882 fps717 fps
RTX 4070999 fps945 fps756 fps614 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps833 fps666 fps541 fps
RTX 3080999 fps810 fps648 fps527 fps
RTX 4060 Ti956 fps765 fps612 fps497 fps
RTX 3070872 fps698 fps558 fps453 fps
RTX 4060788 fps630 fps504 fps410 fps
RTX 3060675 fps540 fps432 fps351 fps
GTX 1660 Super489 fps392 fps313 fps254 fps

4K performance

Synthwave Dream '85 estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps806 fps655 fps
RTX 4090999 fps936 fps749 fps608 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps840 fps672 fps546 fps
RTX 5080990 fps792 fps634 fps515 fps
RTX 4080 Super930 fps744 fps595 fps484 fps
RTX 4070 Ti735 fps588 fps470 fps382 fps
RTX 4070630 fps504 fps403 fps328 fps
RX 7800 XT555 fps444 fps355 fps289 fps
RTX 3080540 fps432 fps346 fps281 fps
RTX 4060 Ti510 fps408 fps326 fps265 fps
RTX 3070465 fps372 fps298 fps242 fps
RTX 4060420 fps336 fps269 fps218 fps
RTX 3060360 fps288 fps230 fps187 fps
GTX 1660 Super261 fps209 fps167 fps136 fps

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DirectX 10 compatible graphics card (1GB VRAM)

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4 GB

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Genres

About

Synthwave Dream '85, released in 2025, is an indie racing simulation game that captures the retro-futuristic vibes of the 1980s. With its vibrant neon aesthetics, intense speed, and arcade-style drifting mechanics, the game immerses players in a nostalgic setting where they can showcase their skills on the leaderboard. It’s a celebration of '80s culture, appealing to fans of the era with its catchy synthwave soundtrack and addictive gameplay.

In terms of PC performance, Synthwave Dream '85 is accessible to many players. The minimum GPU requirement is an entry-level graphics card with a benchmark score of around 1500, allowing the game to run smoothly at moderate graphics settings. Players with 4 GB of RAM will also find the game manageable, and above-average hardware can achieve higher FPS rates, ensuring a fluid experience even during the most chaotic races.

Considering its 70/100 rating, Synthwave Dream '85 is a worthwhile experience for fans of indie racing games and nostalgic aesthetics. If you enjoy arcade-style gameplay with a unique visual flair, this title is definitely worth checking out.

Performance profile

July 2025 release. As a current-generation title, Synthwave Dream '85 pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

Simulation titles like Synthwave Dream '85 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 — Synthwave Dream '85 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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