Watch Dogs
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Watch Dogs 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 | 949 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 894 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 840 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 817 fps | 664 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 876 fps | 700 fps | 569 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 964 fps | 771 fps | 617 fps | 501 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 938 fps | 751 fps | 600 fps | 488 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 886 fps | 709 fps | 567 fps | 461 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 808 fps | 646 fps | 517 fps | 420 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 730 fps | 584 fps | 467 fps | 379 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 625 fps | 500 fps | 400 fps | 325 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 453 fps | 363 fps | 290 fps | 236 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 854 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 976 fps | 793 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 876 fps | 711 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 826 fps | 671 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 969 fps | 776 fps | 630 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 958 fps | 766 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 821 fps | 657 fps | 525 fps | 427 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 723 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 376 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 704 fps | 563 fps | 450 fps | 366 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 665 fps | 532 fps | 425 fps | 346 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 606 fps | 485 fps | 388 fps | 315 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 547 fps | 438 fps | 350 fps | 285 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 469 fps | 375 fps | 300 fps | 244 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 340 fps | 272 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 876 fps | 700 fps | 560 fps | 455 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 813 fps | 650 fps | 520 fps | 423 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 730 fps | 584 fps | 467 fps | 379 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 688 fps | 550 fps | 440 fps | 358 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 646 fps | 517 fps | 414 fps | 336 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 511 fps | 409 fps | 327 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 438 fps | 350 fps | 280 fps | 228 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 386 fps | 309 fps | 247 fps | 201 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 375 fps | 300 fps | 240 fps | 195 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 354 fps | 284 fps | 227 fps | 184 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 323 fps | 259 fps | 207 fps | 168 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 292 fps | 233 fps | 187 fps | 152 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 250 fps | 200 fps | 160 fps | 130 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 181 fps | 145 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
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About
Watch Dogs (2014) is an action-adventure title set in Chicago where you manipulate the city's interconnected computer network, known as ctOS, to accomplish missions and deliver justice. The game blends hacking mechanics with open-world exploration, letting you use surveillance systems and traffic controls as weapons against criminals. It was notable for pioneering the "connected city" gameplay concept, though it received a mixed critical reception with a 73/100 rating.
Watch Dogs is relatively accessible for modern systems, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 1348 to meet minimum specifications. You'll need at least 6 GB of RAM and a CPU scoring approximately 2366, making it a lightweight title by today's standards. Most mid-range GPUs from the past 5-7 years will comfortably deliver 60+ FPS at solid graphics settings, and even budget hardware should handle respectable performance at 1080p with medium to high detail options.
If you enjoy action-adventure games with creative gameplay mechanics, Watch Dogs remains a competent choice for a casual playthrough. However, the middling critical score suggests it's best enjoyed at a discount rather than as a priority title in your backlog.
Performance profile
Released in May 2014, Watch Dogs 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.
Watch Dogs is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Watch Dogs 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.
Storyline
You play as Aiden Pearce, a brilliant hacker and former thug, whose criminal past led to a violent family tragedy. While seeking justice for those events, you'll monitor and hack those around you by manipulating the ctOS from the palm of your hand. You'll access omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control traffic lights and public transportation to stop the enemy... and more.
