The Lab
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 327 fps | 261 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 303 fps | 243 fps | 194 fps | 158 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 272 fps | 218 fps | 174 fps | 142 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 257 fps | 205 fps | 164 fps | 134 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 241 fps | 193 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 191 fps | 153 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 163 fps | 131 fps | 105 fps | 85 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 144 fps | 115 fps | 92 fps | 75 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 140 fps | 112 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 132 fps | 106 fps | 85 fps | 69 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 121 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 63 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 109 fps | 87 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 93 fps | 75 fps | 60 fps | 49 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 68 fps | 54 fps | 43 fps | 35 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 245 fps | 196 fps | 157 fps | 127 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 228 fps | 182 fps | 146 fps | 118 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 204 fps | 163 fps | 131 fps | 106 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 193 fps | 154 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 181 fps | 145 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 143 fps | 114 fps | 92 fps | 74 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 123 fps | 98 fps | 78 fps | 64 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 108 fps | 86 fps | 69 fps | 56 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 105 fps | 84 fps | 67 fps | 55 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 99 fps | 79 fps | 63 fps | 52 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 82 fps | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps | 36 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 51 fps | 41 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 131 fps | 105 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 121 fps | 97 fps | 78 fps | 63 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 109 fps | 87 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 103 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps | 50 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 76 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps | 40 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 58 fps | 46 fps | 37 fps | 30 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 56 fps | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 53 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps | 28 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 48 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 44 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 37 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps | 19 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 27 fps | 22 fps | 17 fps | 14 fps |
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The Lab is a 2016 VR compilation from Valve featuring a collection of room-scale experiments set within the Aperture Science universe. Players engage with various interactive experiences including robot repair, castle defense, and adopting a mechanical companion, making it a unique showcase of VR possibilities rather than a traditional single-game experience. Its creative approach to VR gameplay and nostalgic connection to the Portal franchise have made it a notable title in the platform's early library.
The Lab is quite accessible from a performance standpoint, requiring only entry-level GPU hardware with a benchmark score around 9638 to run smoothly. CPU requirements are similarly modest at approximately 4064 score, and just 4GB of RAM is needed. Most modern integrated graphics and budget discrete GPUs will handle this title without difficulty, delivering solid FPS performance even at higher graphics settings, making it an excellent benchmark title for testing lower-end hardware capabilities.
With an 80/100 rating, The Lab is worth experiencing if you own a VR headset and enjoy experimental, creative gameplay over traditional narratives. Its polished design and inventive activities provide genuine entertainment despite its shorter playtime compared to full-length VR games.
Performance profile
Released in April 2016, The Lab 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 Lab 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.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in The Lab. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
