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Vector Strain

Vector Strain

60/100
1 ratings2015Easy to run

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1080p performance

Vector Strain estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps926 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps836 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps882 fps717 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps799 fps640 fps520 fps

1440p performance

Vector Strain estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps941 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps829 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps992 fps806 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps937 fps761 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps855 fps694 fps
RTX 4060999 fps965 fps772 fps627 fps
RTX 3060999 fps827 fps662 fps538 fps
GTX 1660 Super749 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps

4K performance

Vector Strain estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps932 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps836 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps970 fps788 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps911 fps741 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps900 fps720 fps585 fps
RTX 4070965 fps772 fps617 fps502 fps
RX 7800 XT850 fps680 fps544 fps442 fps
RTX 3080827 fps662 fps529 fps430 fps
RTX 4060 Ti781 fps625 fps500 fps406 fps
RTX 3070712 fps570 fps456 fps370 fps
RTX 4060643 fps515 fps412 fps334 fps
RTX 3060551 fps441 fps353 fps287 fps
GTX 1660 Super400 fps320 fps256 fps208 fps

Minimum Hardware

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GeForce 9600 GT

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Processor
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Intel Dual Core

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1 GB

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Genres

ShooterIndieArcade

About

Vector Strain, released in 2015, is an addictive shoot-em-up that immerses players in a fast-paced arcade experience. With its beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack, this indie title allows players to choose from five distinctive ships as they navigate through five action-packed stages. The game's blend of engaging gameplay and stunning visuals makes it a notable entry in the arcade genre.

When it comes to performance on PC, Vector Strain is quite accessible, making it a great choice for those with entry-level hardware. The minimum GPU requirement is an entry-level model with a score of around 472, ensuring that players can achieve decent FPS even on budget systems. For optimal performance and smoother visuals, it's advisable to use a mid-tier GPU to enhance the gaming experience, especially if you're looking to crank up the graphics settings.

Should you play Vector Strain? While it has received a rating of 60/100, it remains a fun choice for fans of the shooter genre who appreciate arcade-style gameplay. If you enjoy fast-paced action and can overlook some of its shortcomings, this title could be a worthy addition to your gaming library.

Performance profile

Released in December 2015, Vector Strain 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.

Vector Strain is latency-sensitive: a high refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz+) and consistent 1% low framerate matter more than raw averages. Aim for a GPU that delivers 20–30% more headroom than the "just 60 FPS" tier to keep frame pacing smooth during intense fights.

Extremely light — Vector Strain 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.

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