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The Impossible

The Impossible

2020Easy to run

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1080p performance

The Impossible 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps970 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps831 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps927 fps742 fps603 fps

1440p performance

The Impossible 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps961 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps935 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps883 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps991 fps805 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps895 fps727 fps
RTX 3060999 fps959 fps767 fps623 fps
GTX 1660 Super869 fps695 fps556 fps452 fps

4K performance

The Impossible estimated FPS at 4K 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 fps970 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps914 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps859 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps836 fps679 fps
RTX 4070999 fps895 fps716 fps582 fps
RX 7800 XT986 fps789 fps631 fps513 fps
RTX 3080959 fps767 fps614 fps499 fps
RTX 4060 Ti906 fps725 fps580 fps471 fps
RTX 3070826 fps661 fps529 fps429 fps
RTX 4060746 fps597 fps477 fps388 fps
RTX 3060639 fps512 fps409 fps333 fps
GTX 1660 Super464 fps371 fps297 fps241 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

Radeon HD 7500G/Intel HD Graphics 3000

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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Duo 1,66 GHz

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

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To run The Impossible smoothly, an entry-level GPU such as the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is sufficient. This game is not demanding, making it accessible to a wide range of systems. With just 1 GB of RAM required, even older hardware can handle basic gameplay. Players with more powerful GPUs can expect to easily achieve higher resolutions and better settings without any performance issues.

For those using the minimum GPU, targeting 1080p at medium settings is a realistic goal, allowing for a solid gaming experience. If you have a mid-range graphics card, you can comfortably increase the settings to high and achieve smooth frame rates at 1440p. Overall, this title is ideal for casual gamers or those looking for a low-spec option, making it a great addition to any library without putting a strain on your system.

Performance profile

Released in July 2020, The Impossible targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

Simulation titles like The Impossible 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 Impossible 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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