TheHunter: Primal
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TheHunter: Primal FPS by GPU
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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 | 866 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 939 fps | 763 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 863 fps | 701 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 983 fps | 786 fps | 639 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 888 fps | 710 fps | 577 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 951 fps | 761 fps | 609 fps | 495 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 690 fps | 552 fps | 441 fps | 359 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 | 959 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 932 fps | 758 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 799 fps | 649 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 880 fps | 704 fps | 572 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 856 fps | 685 fps | 557 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 809 fps | 647 fps | 526 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 922 fps | 737 fps | 590 fps | 479 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 832 fps | 666 fps | 533 fps | 433 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 714 fps | 571 fps | 457 fps | 371 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 517 fps | 414 fps | 331 fps | 269 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 852 fps | 693 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 989 fps | 792 fps | 643 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 888 fps | 710 fps | 577 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 837 fps | 670 fps | 544 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 983 fps | 786 fps | 629 fps | 511 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 777 fps | 622 fps | 497 fps | 404 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 666 fps | 533 fps | 426 fps | 346 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 587 fps | 469 fps | 375 fps | 305 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 571 fps | 457 fps | 365 fps | 297 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 539 fps | 431 fps | 345 fps | 280 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 492 fps | 393 fps | 315 fps | 256 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 444 fps | 355 fps | 284 fps | 231 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 381 fps | 304 fps | 244 fps | 198 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 276 fps | 221 fps | 177 fps | 143 fps |
Where to buy
TheHunter: Primal
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Minimum Hardware
NVidia GeForce 8800, ATI/AMD Radeon HD 2400 (NVidia GeForce 8800, ATI/AMD Radeon HD 2400)
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About
TheHunter: Primal, released in 2015, is an action-adventure simulation game that immerses players in a prehistoric world teeming with iconic dinosaurs like T-Rex and Velociraptor. It emphasizes survival elements as players must hunt, explore, and adapt in a vast open environment filled with dangers. Known for its realistic graphics and wildlife behaviors, the game aims to deliver an authentic Cretaceous experience that sets it apart from other titles in the genre.
In terms of PC performance, TheHunter: Primal is relatively accessible, making it suitable for a range of hardware setups. With a minimum requirement of an entry-level GPU scoring around 114, players can expect decent performance even on budget systems. For optimal frame rates and smoother gameplay, a mid-tier GPU is recommended, along with at least 4 GB of RAM to manage graphics settings effectively and ensure stable FPS during intense encounters.
While TheHunter: Primal has a lower rating of 50/100, it can still appeal to fans of simulation and survival genres who enjoy hunting mechanics and exploration. If you appreciate the challenges of prehistoric gameplay and are curious about dinosaur encounters, it may still be worth a try despite its mixed reception.
Performance profile
Released in March 2015, TheHunter: Primal 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 TheHunter: Primal 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.
Extremely light — TheHunter: Primal 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.
