The Talos Principle
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The Talos Principle FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 824 fps | 669 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 956 fps | 765 fps | 622 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 858 fps | 687 fps | 558 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 809 fps | 647 fps | 526 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 950 fps | 760 fps | 608 fps | 494 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 751 fps | 601 fps | 481 fps | 390 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 644 fps | 515 fps | 412 fps | 335 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 567 fps | 454 fps | 363 fps | 295 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 552 fps | 441 fps | 353 fps | 287 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 521 fps | 417 fps | 333 fps | 271 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 475 fps | 380 fps | 304 fps | 247 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 429 fps | 343 fps | 275 fps | 223 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 368 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 267 fps | 213 fps | 171 fps | 139 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 965 fps | 772 fps | 618 fps | 502 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 897 fps | 717 fps | 574 fps | 466 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 805 fps | 644 fps | 515 fps | 418 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 759 fps | 607 fps | 485 fps | 394 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 713 fps | 570 fps | 456 fps | 371 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 563 fps | 451 fps | 360 fps | 293 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 483 fps | 386 fps | 309 fps | 251 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 425 fps | 340 fps | 272 fps | 221 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 414 fps | 331 fps | 265 fps | 215 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 391 fps | 313 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 356 fps | 285 fps | 228 fps | 185 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 322 fps | 257 fps | 206 fps | 167 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 276 fps | 221 fps | 177 fps | 143 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 200 fps | 160 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 515 fps | 412 fps | 330 fps | 268 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 478 fps | 383 fps | 306 fps | 249 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 429 fps | 343 fps | 275 fps | 223 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 405 fps | 324 fps | 259 fps | 210 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 380 fps | 304 fps | 243 fps | 198 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 300 fps | 240 fps | 192 fps | 156 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 257 fps | 206 fps | 165 fps | 134 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 227 fps | 181 fps | 145 fps | 118 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 221 fps | 177 fps | 141 fps | 115 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 208 fps | 167 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 190 fps | 152 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 172 fps | 137 fps | 110 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 147 fps | 118 fps | 94 fps | 77 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 107 fps | 85 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps |
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About
The Talos Principle (2014) is a philosophical first-person puzzle game developed by Croteam, the studio behind the iconic Serious Sam franchise. Written by accomplished indie narrative designers Tom Jubert and Jonas Kyratzes, the game blends complex environmental puzzles with existential storytelling, creating a unique experience that appeals to both puzzle enthusiasts and players seeking meaningful sci-fi narratives.
This is an exceptionally accessible title for PC benchmarking, requiring only entry-level GPU hardware with a minimum score around 2180 and just 2 GB of RAM. The game scales well across a wide range of graphics settings, making it excellent for establishing baseline FPS measurements and performance comparisons. Even modest integrated graphics can achieve playable framerates, while higher-end GPUs will maintain consistent 60+ FPS at maximum settings, making it ideal for performance testing across different PC configurations.
With an 86/100 rating, The Talos Principle is absolutely worth playing for fans of intelligent puzzle games and atmospheric science fiction. If you appreciate thought-provoking gameplay that challenges your mind rather than your hardware, this indie gem remains a standout experience worth your time.
Performance profile
Released in December 2014, The Talos Principle 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 Talos Principle 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.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in The Talos Principle; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
As if awakening from a deep sleep, you find yourself in a strange, contradictory world of ancient ruins and advanced technology. Tasked by your creator with solving a series of increasingly complex puzzles, you must decide whether to have faith, or to ask the difficult questions: Who are you? What is your purpose And what are you going to do about it?
