What GPU do I need to run Troubled Waters?

The minimum GPU requirement for Troubled Waters is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 or higher. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Troubled Waters?

The minimum system requirements for Troubled Waters are: CPU: 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-11900KF or equivalent, GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 or higher.

Can I play Troubled Waters at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Troubled Waters at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least a high-end GPU (e.g. RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7900 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

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1080p performance

Troubled Waters estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	99 fps	79 fps	63 fps	51 fps
RTX 4090	92 fps	73 fps	59 fps	48 fps
RX 7900 XTX	82 fps	66 fps	53 fps	43 fps
RTX 5080	78 fps	62 fps	50 fps	40 fps
RTX 4080 Super	73 fps	58 fps	47 fps	38 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	58 fps	46 fps	37 fps	30 fps
RTX 4070	49 fps	39 fps	32 fps	26 fps
RX 7800 XT	43 fps	35 fps	28 fps	23 fps
RTX 3080	42 fps	34 fps	27 fps	22 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	40 fps	32 fps	26 fps	21 fps
RTX 3070	36 fps	29 fps	23 fps	19 fps
RTX 4060	33 fps	26 fps	21 fps	17 fps
RTX 3060	28 fps	23 fps	18 fps	15 fps
GTX 1660 Super	20 fps	16 fps	13 fps	11 fps

1440p performance

Troubled Waters estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	74 fps	59 fps	47 fps	38 fps
RTX 4090	69 fps	55 fps	44 fps	36 fps
RX 7900 XTX	62 fps	49 fps	39 fps	32 fps
RTX 5080	58 fps	47 fps	37 fps	30 fps
RTX 4080 Super	55 fps	44 fps	35 fps	28 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	43 fps	35 fps	28 fps	22 fps
RTX 4070	37 fps	30 fps	24 fps	19 fps
RX 7800 XT	33 fps	26 fps	21 fps	17 fps
RTX 3080	32 fps	25 fps	20 fps	16 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	30 fps	24 fps	19 fps	16 fps
RTX 3070	27 fps	22 fps	17 fps	14 fps
RTX 4060	25 fps	20 fps	16 fps	13 fps
RTX 3060	21 fps	17 fps	14 fps	11 fps
GTX 1660 Super	15 fps	12 fps	10 fps	8 fps

4K performance

Troubled Waters estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	39 fps	32 fps	25 fps	21 fps
RTX 4090	37 fps	29 fps	23 fps	19 fps
RX 7900 XTX	33 fps	26 fps	21 fps	17 fps
RTX 5080	31 fps	25 fps	20 fps	16 fps
RTX 4080 Super	29 fps	23 fps	19 fps	15 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	23 fps	18 fps	15 fps	12 fps
RTX 4070	20 fps	16 fps	13 fps	10 fps
RX 7800 XT	17 fps	14 fps	11 fps	9 fps
RTX 3080	17 fps	14 fps	11 fps	9 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	16 fps	13 fps	10 fps	8 fps
RTX 3070	15 fps	12 fps	9 fps	8 fps
RTX 4060	13 fps	11 fps	8 fps	7 fps
RTX 3060	11 fps	9 fps	7 fps	6 fps
GTX 1660 Super	8 fps	7 fps	5 fps	4 fps

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To experience Troubled Waters at its best, you'll need a high-end GPU, such as the RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7800 XT. This game is graphically demanding, designed to immerse players in a richly detailed environment that brings its haunting narrative to life. If you're targeting 1440p resolution with high settings, these GPUs should deliver smooth gameplay with solid frame rates. For players with more powerful setups, like the RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX, you can aim for 4K resolution while maintaining high settings.

For those with mid-range GPUs, such as the RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT, you may want to consider lowering your settings to achieve a stable 1080p experience. This will ensure that the gameplay remains fluid, especially during intense moments when performance can dip. Overall, investing in a higher-end GPU will not only enhance the visual experience but also provide the performance needed to navigate the thrilling challenges presented in the game. If you're a fan of horror and exploration, this title is well worth the investment in capable hardware.

Performance profile

August 2025 release. As a current-generation title, Troubled Waters pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

High-end requirement. Troubled Waters needs an RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7800 XT for comfortable 1440p 60 FPS at High settings. 4K Ultra 60 FPS is flagship territory — RTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX minimum without upscaling.