What are the system requirements for Pulse Shift?

Minimum: graphics 128 MB card with Pixel Shader 3.0, processor Dual Core 1.6 GHz or equivalent, RAM 1 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: 512 MB card with Pixel Shader 3.0.

Can I run Pulse Shift?

Pulse Shift needs at least 128 MB card with Pixel Shader 3.0, and 512 MB card with Pixel Shader 3.0 is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseAug 29, 2016
Steam user reviews44 % positive
Steam DeckUnsupported
ProtonDBpending

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Pulse Shift system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows XP	Windows 7
Processor	Dual Core 1.6 GHz or equivalent	Core 2 Duo or Athlon X2
Graphics	128 MB card with Pixel Shader 3.0	512 MB card with Pixel Shader 3.0
Memory	1 GB RAM	2 GB RAM
Storage	400 MB available space	400 MB available space

Estimated FPS in Pulse Shift

High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.

Not yet checked against benchmarks, a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GTX 1060 6GB	500+	500+	500+
GTX 1660 Super	500+	500+	500+
RTX 2060	500+	500+	500+
RTX 3060	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4060	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5060	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	500+	500+	500+
RX 9060 XT	500+	500+	500+
RTX 3070	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4070	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5070	500+	500+	500+
RX 7800 XT	500+	500+	500+
RX 9070 XT	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5070 Ti	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4080	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5080	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4090	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5090	500+	500+	500+

Steam Deck, Valve rating: Unsupported

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Which graphics card do I need for Pulse Shift?

The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗

Prices change often, check the current price in the store. Price check: 10/7/2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run Pulse Shift?: Pulse Shift needs at least 128 MB card with Pixel Shader 3.0, and 512 MB card with Pixel Shader 3.0 is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
What are the system requirements for Pulse Shift?: Minimum: graphics 128 MB card with Pixel Shader 3.0, processor Dual Core 1.6 GHz or equivalent, RAM 1 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: 512 MB card with Pixel Shader 3.0.