Waveform
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Waveform 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 968 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 830 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 926 fps | 740 fps | 602 fps |
1440p 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 959 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 934 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 882 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 989 fps | 804 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 894 fps | 726 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 957 fps | 766 fps | 622 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 868 fps | 694 fps | 555 fps | 451 fps |
4K 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 | 968 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 857 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 834 fps | 678 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 894 fps | 715 fps | 581 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 984 fps | 787 fps | 630 fps | 512 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 957 fps | 766 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 904 fps | 723 fps | 579 fps | 470 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 824 fps | 660 fps | 528 fps | 429 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 745 fps | 596 fps | 477 fps | 387 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 638 fps | 511 fps | 409 fps | 332 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 463 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 241 fps |
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About
Waveform, released in 2012, is an innovative action-puzzle game that invites players to navigate the beautifully rendered hazards of the solar system while riding on a wave of light. This adventure, indie, and strategy blend challenges you to restore light to a galaxy threatened by a Singularity, as you traverse environments from Pluto to the Sun. With its unique gameplay mechanics, Waveform stands out for its artistic visuals and mind-bending puzzles, making it a captivating experience for fans of the genre.
In terms of PC performance, Waveform is quite accessible. The minimum GPU requirement aligns with entry-level graphics cards, scoring around 100. Players can expect smooth gameplay and decent FPS on budget-friendly hardware, such as the Intel HD Graphics or low-end NVIDIA GPUs. With just 1 GB of RAM needed, it runs well on various systems, allowing gamers to adjust graphics settings for better performance without significant sacrifices.
If you're intrigued by creative puzzles and atmospheric environments, Waveform may be worth your time despite its 62/100 rating. The blend of genres provides a unique gameplay experience that can engage players who appreciate indie games and strategic adventures.
Performance profile
March 2012 release. Waveform targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
As a strategy title, Waveform 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.
Extremely light — Waveform 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.
