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Thumper

Thumper

75/100
89 ratings2016Easy to run

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1080p performance

Thumper estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps824 fps669 fps
RTX 4090999 fps956 fps765 fps622 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps858 fps687 fps558 fps
RTX 5080999 fps809 fps647 fps526 fps
RTX 4080 Super950 fps760 fps608 fps494 fps
RTX 4070 Ti751 fps601 fps481 fps390 fps
RTX 4070644 fps515 fps412 fps335 fps
RX 7800 XT567 fps454 fps363 fps295 fps
RTX 3080552 fps441 fps353 fps287 fps
RTX 4060 Ti521 fps417 fps333 fps271 fps
RTX 3070475 fps380 fps304 fps247 fps
RTX 4060429 fps343 fps275 fps223 fps
RTX 3060368 fps294 fps235 fps191 fps
GTX 1660 Super267 fps213 fps171 fps139 fps

1440p performance

Thumper estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090965 fps772 fps618 fps502 fps
RTX 4090897 fps717 fps574 fps466 fps
RX 7900 XTX805 fps644 fps515 fps418 fps
RTX 5080759 fps607 fps485 fps394 fps
RTX 4080 Super713 fps570 fps456 fps371 fps
RTX 4070 Ti563 fps451 fps360 fps293 fps
RTX 4070483 fps386 fps309 fps251 fps
RX 7800 XT425 fps340 fps272 fps221 fps
RTX 3080414 fps331 fps265 fps215 fps
RTX 4060 Ti391 fps313 fps250 fps203 fps
RTX 3070356 fps285 fps228 fps185 fps
RTX 4060322 fps257 fps206 fps167 fps
RTX 3060276 fps221 fps177 fps143 fps
GTX 1660 Super200 fps160 fps128 fps104 fps

4K performance

Thumper estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090515 fps412 fps330 fps268 fps
RTX 4090478 fps383 fps306 fps249 fps
RX 7900 XTX429 fps343 fps275 fps223 fps
RTX 5080405 fps324 fps259 fps210 fps
RTX 4080 Super380 fps304 fps243 fps198 fps
RTX 4070 Ti300 fps240 fps192 fps156 fps
RTX 4070257 fps206 fps165 fps134 fps
RX 7800 XT227 fps181 fps145 fps118 fps
RTX 3080221 fps177 fps141 fps115 fps
RTX 4060 Ti208 fps167 fps133 fps108 fps
RTX 3070190 fps152 fps122 fps99 fps
RTX 4060172 fps137 fps110 fps89 fps
RTX 3060147 fps118 fps94 fps77 fps
GTX 1660 Super107 fps85 fps68 fps55 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 480

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Processor
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Intel Core i3

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Memory
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4 GB

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About

Thumper is a 2016 rhythm violence game that strips the genre down to its essentials, combining fast-paced rhythm-action gameplay with intense physicality. You control a space beetle using just one analog stick and a single button as it hurtles through visually striking worlds at breakneck speed. The game's unique blend of classic rhythm mechanics with brutal, high-speed action makes it stand out in the indie gaming landscape.

Thumper is highly accessible from a performance standpoint, requiring only entry-level GPU hardware to run smoothly. With a minimum GPU score around 4078 and just 4 GB of RAM needed, this game will deliver solid FPS on even modest systems. You won't need to worry about intensive graphics settings or demanding benchmark requirements, making it an excellent choice for lower-end gaming rigs while still maintaining impressive visual quality.

With a respectable 75/100 rating, Thumper is worth playing if you enjoy challenging rhythm games or unique indie experiences. The game's minimalist controls and intense gameplay loop create an addictive experience that stands apart from typical action titles.

Performance profile

Released in October 2016, Thumper 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.

Action titles like Thumper reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Thumper; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

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