What GPU do I need to run The Secret World?

The minimum GPU requirement for The Secret World is Nvidia GeForce 8800 series or better. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for The Secret World?

The minimum system requirements for The Secret World are: CPU: 2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU, GPU: Nvidia GeForce 8800 series or better, RAM: 2 GB.

Can I play The Secret World at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in The Secret World at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

The Secret World

75/100

25 ratings2012Easy to run

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1080p performance

The Secret World estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	926 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	977 fps	794 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	860 fps	699 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	837 fps	680 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	988 fps	791 fps	642 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	901 fps	721 fps	586 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	814 fps	651 fps	529 fps
RTX 3060	872 fps	698 fps	558 fps	453 fps
GTX 1660 Super	632 fps	506 fps	405 fps	329 fps

1440p performance

The Secret World estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	992 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	935 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	879 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	855 fps	694 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	916 fps	733 fps	595 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	807 fps	645 fps	524 fps
RTX 3080	981 fps	785 fps	628 fps	510 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	927 fps	741 fps	593 fps	482 fps
RTX 3070	845 fps	676 fps	541 fps	439 fps
RTX 4060	763 fps	610 fps	488 fps	397 fps
RTX 3060	654 fps	523 fps	419 fps	340 fps
GTX 1660 Super	474 fps	379 fps	303 fps	247 fps

4K performance

The Secret World estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	977 fps	781 fps	635 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	907 fps	726 fps	590 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	814 fps	651 fps	529 fps
RTX 5080	959 fps	767 fps	614 fps	499 fps
RTX 4080 Super	901 fps	721 fps	577 fps	469 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	712 fps	570 fps	456 fps	370 fps
RTX 4070	610 fps	488 fps	391 fps	317 fps
RX 7800 XT	538 fps	430 fps	344 fps	280 fps
RTX 3080	523 fps	419 fps	335 fps	272 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	494 fps	395 fps	316 fps	257 fps
RTX 3070	451 fps	360 fps	288 fps	234 fps
RTX 4060	407 fps	326 fps	260 fps	212 fps
RTX 3060	349 fps	279 fps	223 fps	181 fps
GTX 1660 Super	253 fps	202 fps	162 fps	132 fps

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About

The Secret World, released in 2012, is a massively multiplayer online game that immerses players in a modern-day setting filled with myths, conspiracy theories, and urban legends. What sets it apart is its unparalleled storytelling, where players can join secret societies and confront dark supernatural forces. The game features rich lore and engaging quests, making it a distinctive entry in the MMO genre.

In terms of PC performance, The Secret World is relatively accessible, requiring a minimum GPU that scores around 330 for decent FPS. While it can run on entry-level hardware, players seeking a more fluid experience may benefit from mid-range GPUs to smoothly handle effects and graphics settings. This will ensure better frame rates during intense encounters and vast explorations, making high settings more feasible without significantly hindering performance.

For those who appreciate atmospheric narratives and an immersive online world, The Secret World comes recommended despite its 75/100 rating. Its unique blend of modern-day settings and lore-heavy storytelling offers a compelling experience for players looking to dive into a game that stands out in the crowded MMO market.

Performance profile

July 2012 release. The Secret World targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Extremely light — The Secret World 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.