What GPU do I need to run The Basement?

The minimum GPU requirement for The Basement is 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for The Basement?

The minimum system requirements for The Basement are: CPU: 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU, GPU: 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series, RAM: 2 GB.

Can I play The Basement at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in The Basement at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

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1080p performance

The Basement estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	950 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	858 fps
RTX 3060	999 fps	999 fps	906 fps	736 fps
GTX 1660 Super	999 fps	821 fps	657 fps	533 fps

1440p performance

The Basement estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	966 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	851 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	828 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	962 fps	782 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	999 fps	877 fps	713 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	991 fps	792 fps	644 fps
RTX 3060	999 fps	849 fps	679 fps	552 fps
GTX 1660 Super	769 fps	616 fps	492 fps	400 fps

4K performance

The Basement estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	957 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	858 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	996 fps	809 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	936 fps	760 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	925 fps	740 fps	601 fps
RTX 4070	991 fps	792 fps	634 fps	515 fps
RX 7800 XT	873 fps	698 fps	558 fps	454 fps
RTX 3080	849 fps	679 fps	543 fps	442 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	802 fps	642 fps	513 fps	417 fps
RTX 3070	731 fps	585 fps	468 fps	380 fps
RTX 4060	660 fps	528 fps	423 fps	343 fps
RTX 3060	566 fps	453 fps	362 fps	294 fps
GTX 1660 Super	410 fps	328 fps	263 fps	213 fps

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Genres

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To run this indie title smoothly, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT will suffice, allowing players to enjoy it at lower settings. The game is designed to be accessible, requiring only 2 GB of RAM, which means even older systems can handle it without much hassle. If you're aiming for a solid experience, targeting 1080p at medium settings is a good approach for most entry-level graphics cards.

For those with more powerful hardware, such as mid-range GPUs like the GTX 1660 or RX 6600, you can comfortably push the resolution to 1440p while maintaining higher settings. The game's pixel art style is not overly demanding, making it a great option for casual gamers or those with budget builds. Overall, it’s highly recommended for anyone looking to explore a unique narrative without needing top-tier specs.

Performance profile

As a strategy title, The Basement is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.

Extremely light — The Basement 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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