The Sims 2: Open for Business
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1080p performance
| 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 901 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 977 fps | 794 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 950 fps | 772 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 898 fps | 729 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 818 fps | 665 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 924 fps | 739 fps | 601 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 990 fps | 792 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 718 fps | 574 fps | 459 fps | 373 fps |
1440p performance
| 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 | 998 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 970 fps | 788 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 832 fps | 676 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 916 fps | 733 fps | 595 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 891 fps | 713 fps | 579 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 842 fps | 673 fps | 547 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 959 fps | 767 fps | 614 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 866 fps | 693 fps | 554 fps | 450 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 743 fps | 594 fps | 475 fps | 386 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 538 fps | 431 fps | 345 fps | 280 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 887 fps | 721 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 824 fps | 669 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 924 fps | 739 fps | 601 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 871 fps | 697 fps | 566 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 818 fps | 655 fps | 532 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 809 fps | 647 fps | 517 fps | 420 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 693 fps | 554 fps | 444 fps | 360 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 611 fps | 488 fps | 391 fps | 317 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 594 fps | 475 fps | 380 fps | 309 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 561 fps | 449 fps | 359 fps | 292 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 512 fps | 409 fps | 327 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 462 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 240 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 396 fps | 317 fps | 253 fps | 206 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 287 fps | 230 fps | 184 fps | 149 fps |
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About
The Sims 2: Open for Business, released in 2006, is the third expansion pack for the beloved life simulation game, The Sims 2. In this expansion, players can take on the entrepreneurial role by designing and managing their own businesses, such as clothing boutiques, beauty salons, and restaurants. The game allows for a unique blend of creativity and strategy, making it notable as players not only create their Sims' homes but also their professional endeavors.
In terms of performance, The Sims 2: Open for Business is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 23 to ensure smooth gameplay. Players can expect reasonable FPS even on older hardware, making the game a great option for those with budget PCs. For optimal performance, pairing it with a mid-tier GPU will allow for better graphics settings and an overall smoother experience, enhancing gameplay during those bustling business interactions.
If you enjoy simulation games and have an affinity for creative management, then The Sims 2: Open for Business is worth a try. With a solid rating of 80/100, it offers engaging gameplay that can easily consume your hours, especially if you're a fan of crafting stories both in life and in business.
Performance profile
Released in February 2006, The Sims 2: Open for Business comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.
Extremely light — The Sims 2: Open for Business 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.
Storyline
Sims can open their own shops and restaurants, and lead their business to great success (or dismal failure!) through careful management and competent customer service. As the boss of their new businesses, players' Sims are responsible for hiring and firing. Some employees are dedicated to their duties while others just put in time for a paycheck, so grooming an efficient staff can be a rewarding challenge. Like earlier Sims expansion packs, Open for Business adds over 100 new objects to the game, many of which can be used at home as well as at work. Cash registers and service counters, awnings and elevators, and a wide selection of costumes and uniforms become available with the add-on. New areas are offered for builders, where they can custom-create the retail shop of their Sims' dreams.