The Beginner's Guide
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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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 982 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 842 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 939 fps | 751 fps | 610 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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 973 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 947 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 894 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 815 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps | 737 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 971 fps | 777 fps | 631 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 880 fps | 704 fps | 563 fps | 458 fps |
4K 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 | 982 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 926 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 870 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 846 fps | 687 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 906 fps | 725 fps | 589 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 998 fps | 799 fps | 639 fps | 519 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 971 fps | 777 fps | 622 fps | 505 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 917 fps | 734 fps | 587 fps | 477 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 836 fps | 669 fps | 535 fps | 435 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 755 fps | 604 fps | 483 fps | 393 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 647 fps | 518 fps | 414 fps | 337 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 469 fps | 376 fps | 300 fps | 244 fps |
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About
The Beginner's Guide (2015) is a unique adventure indie title that blurs the line between game and commentary. Created by Davey Wreden of The Stanley Parable fame, it presents a metafictional narrative where you experience a series of experimental games while hearing Wreden's reflections on his friend Coda's creative vision and personal struggles. The game is notable for its introspective storytelling and unconventional approach to interactive narrative.
You'll find The Beginner's Guide extremely accessible from a performance standpoint. It requires only an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 213, making it playable on aging hardware and integrated graphics solutions. With just 2 GB of RAM needed, you can expect smooth FPS performance across nearly all systems, even older laptops. GPU demands are minimal since the game prioritizes artistic direction over graphical intensity, so you won't need to adjust graphics settings or worry about framerate dips.
If you appreciate narrative-driven experiences and experimental game design, The Beginner's Guide deserves your attention. With an 80/100 rating, it offers a compelling, thought-provoking journey that resonates with players seeking something beyond traditional gameplay mechanics.
Performance profile
Released in October 2015, The Beginner's Guide 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.
The Beginner's Guide 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 — The Beginner's Guide 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.
