The Joy of Creation
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The Joy of Creation FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 626 fps | 501 fps | 401 fps | 326 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 582 fps | 465 fps | 372 fps | 303 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 522 fps | 418 fps | 334 fps | 271 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 492 fps | 394 fps | 315 fps | 256 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 462 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 240 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 365 fps | 292 fps | 234 fps | 190 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 313 fps | 251 fps | 200 fps | 163 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 276 fps | 221 fps | 177 fps | 143 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 268 fps | 215 fps | 172 fps | 140 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 254 fps | 203 fps | 162 fps | 132 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 231 fps | 185 fps | 148 fps | 120 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 209 fps | 167 fps | 134 fps | 109 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 179 fps | 143 fps | 115 fps | 93 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 130 fps | 104 fps | 83 fps | 67 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 470 fps | 376 fps | 301 fps | 244 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 436 fps | 349 fps | 279 fps | 227 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 392 fps | 313 fps | 251 fps | 204 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 369 fps | 295 fps | 236 fps | 192 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 347 fps | 277 fps | 222 fps | 180 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 274 fps | 219 fps | 175 fps | 143 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 235 fps | 188 fps | 150 fps | 122 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 207 fps | 166 fps | 132 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 201 fps | 161 fps | 129 fps | 105 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 190 fps | 152 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 173 fps | 139 fps | 111 fps | 90 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 157 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 134 fps | 107 fps | 86 fps | 70 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 97 fps | 78 fps | 62 fps | 51 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 251 fps | 200 fps | 160 fps | 130 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 233 fps | 186 fps | 149 fps | 121 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 209 fps | 167 fps | 134 fps | 109 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 197 fps | 158 fps | 126 fps | 102 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 185 fps | 148 fps | 118 fps | 96 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 146 fps | 117 fps | 94 fps | 76 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 125 fps | 100 fps | 80 fps | 65 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 110 fps | 88 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 107 fps | 86 fps | 69 fps | 56 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 101 fps | 81 fps | 65 fps | 53 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 92 fps | 74 fps | 59 fps | 48 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 84 fps | 67 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 72 fps | 57 fps | 46 fps | 37 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 52 fps | 42 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
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To enjoy The Joy of Creation smoothly, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is recommended. These graphics cards can handle the game's requirements well, offering decent performance at 1080p with medium settings. Given the game's indie nature and visual style, it isn't particularly demanding, making it accessible for a wide range of systems.
For players using more powerful GPUs, such as the GTX 1660 or RX 6600, expect to push settings to high at 1080p without any issues. Those with even higher-end hardware can comfortably run the game at 1440p or even 4K, though the visual improvements might not be as pronounced given the game's aesthetic. Overall, The Joy of Creation is a great choice for gamers looking for a horror experience that won’t overtax their systems.
Performance profile
Released in November 2015, The Joy of Creation 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.
Simulation titles like The Joy of Creation 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.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in The Joy of Creation. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
