The Outer Worlds
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 995 fps | 796 fps | 647 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 924 fps | 739 fps | 600 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 829 fps | 663 fps | 539 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 977 fps | 782 fps | 625 fps | 508 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 918 fps | 734 fps | 587 fps | 477 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 725 fps | 580 fps | 464 fps | 377 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 622 fps | 497 fps | 398 fps | 323 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 548 fps | 438 fps | 351 fps | 285 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 533 fps | 426 fps | 341 fps | 277 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 503 fps | 403 fps | 322 fps | 262 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 459 fps | 367 fps | 294 fps | 239 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 415 fps | 332 fps | 265 fps | 216 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 355 fps | 284 fps | 227 fps | 185 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 258 fps | 206 fps | 165 fps | 134 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 933 fps | 746 fps | 597 fps | 485 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 866 fps | 693 fps | 554 fps | 450 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 777 fps | 622 fps | 497 fps | 404 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 733 fps | 586 fps | 469 fps | 381 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 688 fps | 551 fps | 441 fps | 358 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 544 fps | 435 fps | 348 fps | 283 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 466 fps | 373 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 411 fps | 329 fps | 263 fps | 214 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 400 fps | 320 fps | 256 fps | 208 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 378 fps | 302 fps | 242 fps | 196 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 344 fps | 275 fps | 220 fps | 179 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 311 fps | 249 fps | 199 fps | 162 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 266 fps | 213 fps | 171 fps | 139 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 193 fps | 155 fps | 124 fps | 100 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 497 fps | 398 fps | 318 fps | 259 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 462 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 240 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 415 fps | 332 fps | 265 fps | 216 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 391 fps | 313 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 367 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 290 fps | 232 fps | 186 fps | 151 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 249 fps | 199 fps | 159 fps | 129 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 219 fps | 175 fps | 140 fps | 114 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 213 fps | 171 fps | 136 fps | 111 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 201 fps | 161 fps | 129 fps | 105 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 184 fps | 147 fps | 117 fps | 95 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 166 fps | 133 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 142 fps | 114 fps | 91 fps | 74 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 103 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 54 fps |
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The Outer Worlds is a single-player sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment released in 2019 that puts you in control of an unplanned variable in a corporate-controlled colony. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter rival factions vying for power, your choices determine the fate of everyone in Halcyon. It's a narrative-driven experience that emphasizes player agency and consequence-driven storytelling.
The Outer Worlds is notably accessible from a performance perspective, making it a solid benchmark title for budget gaming rigs. You'll need at least an entry-level GPU with a score around 2533 and a CPU score of approximately 228 to meet minimum requirements, along with 4 GB of RAM. Most modern graphics cards will handle this game comfortably at high FPS rates even at elevated graphics settings, making it ideal for testing performance across various hardware configurations.
With a solid 78/100 rating, The Outer Worlds is worth playing if you enjoy character-driven RPGs with meaningful dialogue and branching narratives. The game's modest performance demands mean you can focus on enjoying the story rather than worrying about FPS dips or graphics optimization.
Performance profile
October 2019 release. The Outer Worlds was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
RPGs like The Outer Worlds stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in The Outer Worlds; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
In The Outer Worlds, you awake from hibernation on a colonist ship lost in transit to its destination on the edge of the galaxy, only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the colony. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter various factions, all vying for power, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later than you expected only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the Halcyon colony. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power, who you decide to become will determine the fate of everyone in Halcyon. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable. Welcome to the future - try not to break it.
