The Bicameral Protocol
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The Bicameral Protocol FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 63 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 112 fps | 89 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 100 fps | 80 fps | 64 fps | 52 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 95 fps | 76 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 89 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps | 46 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps | 37 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 60 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 53 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps | 28 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 52 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 49 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 44 fps | 36 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps | 21 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 34 fps | 28 fps | 22 fps | 18 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 25 fps | 20 fps | 16 fps | 13 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 84 fps | 67 fps | 54 fps | 44 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 75 fps | 60 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 71 fps | 57 fps | 45 fps | 37 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 67 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps | 35 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 53 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps | 27 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps | 23 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 40 fps | 32 fps | 25 fps | 21 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 37 fps | 29 fps | 23 fps | 19 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 33 fps | 27 fps | 21 fps | 17 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 30 fps | 24 fps | 19 fps | 16 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 26 fps | 21 fps | 17 fps | 13 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 19 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps | 10 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 48 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps | 23 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps | 21 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 38 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 36 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps | 18 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 28 fps | 22 fps | 18 fps | 15 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 24 fps | 19 fps | 15 fps | 13 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 21 fps | 17 fps | 14 fps | 11 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 21 fps | 17 fps | 13 fps | 11 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 19 fps | 16 fps | 12 fps | 10 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 18 fps | 14 fps | 11 fps | 9 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 16 fps | 13 fps | 10 fps | 8 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 14 fps | 11 fps | 9 fps | 7 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 10 fps | 8 fps | 6 fps | 5 fps |
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To achieve a smooth experience in this adventure title, a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 or RX 7600 is recommended. These graphics cards strike a balance between performance and affordability, allowing players to enjoy the game at high settings. Although the minimum requirements suggest a mid-range GPU, the game's optimization means it should run well even on slightly lower-end hardware, provided you adjust settings accordingly.
For those with higher-end GPUs, such as the RTX 4070 or RX 7800 XT, you can expect to run the game at 1440p with ultra settings while maintaining a solid frame rate. If you're using a budget card, targeting 1080p with medium settings will still deliver a visually pleasing experience without significant performance dips. Overall, the game is accessible, making it suitable for a wide range of hardware setups. For the best experience, aim for the recommended specs, but even mid-range options will provide a satisfying journey through Isaac's story.
Performance profile
The Bicameral Protocol 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.
High-end requirement. The Bicameral Protocol needs an RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7800 XT for comfortable 1440p 60 FPS at High settings. 4K Ultra 60 FPS is flagship territory — RTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX minimum without upscaling.
