Windbound
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Windbound 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 | 959 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 875 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 973 fps | 790 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 834 fps | 677 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 944 fps | 755 fps | 604 fps | 491 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 | 889 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 964 fps | 783 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 938 fps | 762 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 886 fps | 720 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 808 fps | 656 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 912 fps | 729 fps | 593 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 977 fps | 781 fps | 625 fps | 508 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 708 fps | 567 fps | 453 fps | 368 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 948 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 880 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 973 fps | 790 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 917 fps | 745 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 861 fps | 700 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 851 fps | 681 fps | 553 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 912 fps | 729 fps | 584 fps | 474 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 803 fps | 643 fps | 514 fps | 418 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 781 fps | 625 fps | 500 fps | 406 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 738 fps | 590 fps | 472 fps | 384 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 673 fps | 538 fps | 431 fps | 350 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 608 fps | 486 fps | 389 fps | 316 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 521 fps | 417 fps | 333 fps | 271 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 378 fps | 302 fps | 242 fps | 196 fps |
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Minimum Hardware
Intel HD Graphics 4600, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 630, Radeon HD 5670
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About
Windbound is a 2020 indie adventure RPG that tasks players with surviving on mysterious forbidden islands after a shipwreck. The gameplay loop centers on exploration, crafting, and naval navigation across procedurally generated waters, blending survival mechanics with action-adventure elements. It's a modest indie title that appeals to players seeking a more relaxed, exploration-focused experience rather than intense combat.
Running Windbound is quite accessible for most gaming rigs. The game's minimum GPU requirement sits around entry-level hardware with a benchmark score of approximately 631, meaning even budget graphics cards handle it comfortably. You can expect solid FPS performance at 1080p on modest settings with older mid-range GPUs, making it an easy benchmark to test on lower-tier systems without demanding the latest hardware.
With a review rating of 45/100, Windbound is a polarizing title that didn't resonate with most critics. If you enjoy relaxed survival exploration games with indie charm and aren't expecting AAA production values, it's worth trying, especially since its minimal GPU requirements mean there's little performance risk in testing it.
Performance profile
Released in August 2020, Windbound targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
RPGs like Windbound stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.
Extremely light — Windbound 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.
