theBlu
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theBlu FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 474 fps | 379 fps | 303 fps | 247 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 440 fps | 352 fps | 282 fps | 229 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 395 fps | 316 fps | 253 fps | 205 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 373 fps | 298 fps | 238 fps | 194 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 350 fps | 280 fps | 224 fps | 182 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 277 fps | 221 fps | 177 fps | 144 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 237 fps | 190 fps | 152 fps | 123 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 209 fps | 167 fps | 134 fps | 109 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 203 fps | 163 fps | 130 fps | 106 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 192 fps | 154 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 175 fps | 140 fps | 112 fps | 91 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 158 fps | 126 fps | 101 fps | 82 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 135 fps | 108 fps | 87 fps | 70 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 98 fps | 79 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 356 fps | 284 fps | 228 fps | 185 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 330 fps | 264 fps | 211 fps | 172 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 296 fps | 237 fps | 190 fps | 154 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 279 fps | 224 fps | 179 fps | 145 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 262 fps | 210 fps | 168 fps | 136 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 207 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 178 fps | 142 fps | 114 fps | 92 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 157 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 152 fps | 122 fps | 98 fps | 79 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 144 fps | 115 fps | 92 fps | 75 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 131 fps | 105 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 119 fps | 95 fps | 76 fps | 62 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 102 fps | 81 fps | 65 fps | 53 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 74 fps | 59 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 190 fps | 152 fps | 121 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 176 fps | 141 fps | 113 fps | 92 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 158 fps | 126 fps | 101 fps | 82 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 149 fps | 119 fps | 95 fps | 77 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 140 fps | 112 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 111 fps | 89 fps | 71 fps | 58 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 95 fps | 76 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 84 fps | 67 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 81 fps | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 77 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps | 40 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps | 36 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 63 fps | 51 fps | 40 fps | 33 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 54 fps | 43 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps |
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About
theBlu, released in 2016, is a unique adventure simulator that lets players dive into immersive underwater habitats and experience the diverse life forms that inhabit the ocean. This indie title combines stunning visuals with a calming atmosphere, inviting players to explore the beauty of marine life in a way that few other games do. With a rating of 80/100, theBlu stands out for its artistry and captivating gameplay.
For players looking to benchmark their PC performance with theBlu, the game is relatively accessible but still requires a mid-range GPU, with a minimum score of around 11073. To achieve smooth gameplay and solid FPS, a GPU in the mid-tier category, such as a GTX 1060 or RX 580, paired with at least 8 GB of RAM and a CPU score of roughly 4064, is recommended. Adjusting graphics settings may help optimize performance for lower-end systems while still allowing players to enjoy the stunning visuals.
If you're a fan of calming experiences and exploration games, theBlu is definitely worth your time. With its well-deserved 80/100 rating and beautiful art design, this title provides an engaging experience that's unlike many traditional games, making it an excellent addition to your PC gaming library.
Performance profile
Released in April 2016, theBlu 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.
Simulation titles like theBlu are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in theBlu. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
