Wavecrashers
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Wavecrashers FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 600 fps | 480 fps | 384 fps | 312 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 557 fps | 446 fps | 357 fps | 290 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 500 fps | 400 fps | 320 fps | 260 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 472 fps | 377 fps | 302 fps | 245 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 443 fps | 354 fps | 284 fps | 230 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 350 fps | 280 fps | 224 fps | 182 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 300 fps | 240 fps | 192 fps | 156 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 264 fps | 212 fps | 169 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 257 fps | 206 fps | 165 fps | 134 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 243 fps | 194 fps | 155 fps | 126 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 222 fps | 177 fps | 142 fps | 115 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 200 fps | 160 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 171 fps | 137 fps | 110 fps | 89 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 124 fps | 99 fps | 80 fps | 65 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 450 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 418 fps | 334 fps | 268 fps | 217 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 375 fps | 300 fps | 240 fps | 195 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 354 fps | 283 fps | 226 fps | 184 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 332 fps | 266 fps | 213 fps | 173 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 263 fps | 210 fps | 168 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 225 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 198 fps | 159 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 193 fps | 154 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 182 fps | 146 fps | 117 fps | 95 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 166 fps | 133 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 150 fps | 120 fps | 96 fps | 78 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 129 fps | 103 fps | 82 fps | 67 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 93 fps | 75 fps | 60 fps | 48 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 240 fps | 192 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 223 fps | 178 fps | 143 fps | 116 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 200 fps | 160 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 189 fps | 151 fps | 121 fps | 98 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 177 fps | 142 fps | 113 fps | 92 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 140 fps | 112 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 106 fps | 85 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 103 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 54 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 97 fps | 78 fps | 62 fps | 51 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 89 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps | 46 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 80 fps | 64 fps | 51 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 69 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps | 36 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 50 fps | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps |
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To run this co-op strategy game smoothly, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is recommended. This makes it accessible for many players, as these graphics cards can handle the game's requirements without much strain. For those with these GPUs, playing at 1080p with medium settings should provide a solid experience, balancing visual quality and performance.
For players with more powerful GPUs, such as the GTX 1660 or RX 6600, you can comfortably push settings to high at 1440p for enhanced visuals. The game is not overly demanding, so even mid-range hardware can expect decent frame rates while enjoying the cooperative gameplay and varied hero mechanics. Overall, this title is recommended for anyone looking for a strategy game that doesn't require top-tier hardware while still delivering engaging gameplay.
Performance profile
As a strategy title, Wavecrashers is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Wavecrashers; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
