The First Chip
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The First Chip FPS by GPU
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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 | 982 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 927 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 845 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 940 fps | 764 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 806 fps | 655 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 913 fps | 730 fps | 584 fps | 475 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 | 859 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 931 fps | 757 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps | 736 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 856 fps | 695 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 976 fps | 780 fps | 634 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 881 fps | 705 fps | 573 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 944 fps | 755 fps | 604 fps | 491 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 684 fps | 548 fps | 438 fps | 356 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 916 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 851 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 940 fps | 764 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 886 fps | 720 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 832 fps | 676 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 822 fps | 658 fps | 535 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 881 fps | 705 fps | 564 fps | 458 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 776 fps | 621 fps | 497 fps | 404 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 755 fps | 604 fps | 483 fps | 393 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 713 fps | 571 fps | 457 fps | 371 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 650 fps | 520 fps | 416 fps | 338 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 587 fps | 470 fps | 376 fps | 305 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 503 fps | 403 fps | 322 fps | 262 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 365 fps | 292 fps | 234 fps | 190 fps |
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The First Chip
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Minimum Hardware
AMD Radeon HD 6670, GeForce GTX 200 series with at least 1GB
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About
For running this indie simulation smoothly, an entry-level GPU, such as the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT, is sufficient for basic gameplay. The game is designed to be accessible, making it a good choice for players with modest hardware. If you're using one of these GPUs, you can expect to play at 1080p with medium settings, which should deliver a stable frame rate for an enjoyable experience.
For those with more capable GPUs, like the RTX 2060 or RX 6600, you can comfortably push the settings to high or even ultra at 1080p without significant performance drops. This allows for more detailed graphics and improved visual fidelity, enhancing the overall atmosphere of building your gambling empire. Overall, regardless of your hardware, this game is approachable and provides a fun sandbox experience, making it a solid choice for both casual and dedicated gamers looking to dive into a unique simulation.
Performance profile
Simulation titles like The First Chip 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 — The First Chip 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.
