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The Parallax Effect

Can I run The Parallax Effect?

The Parallax Effect needs at least Nvidia GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7870 (At least 2GB of dedicated VRAM), and Nvidia GTX 970/AMD Radeon 7950 (3GB of dedicated VRAM or more) is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

  • ReleaseDec 31, 2017
  • Steam user reviews46 % positive
  • Steam DeckUnsupported

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The Parallax Effect system requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 7 64-bitWindows 10 64-bit
ProcessorCore i5 2.4 GhzCore i7 3.0 Ghz
GraphicsNvidia GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7870 (At least 2GB of dedicated VRAM)Nvidia GTX 970/AMD Radeon 7950 (3GB of dedicated VRAM or more)
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Storage7 GB available space7 GB available space

Estimated FPS in The Parallax Effect

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 card1080p1440p4K
GTX 1060 6GB574226
GTX 1660 Super826137
RTX 2060957043
RTX 30601279457
RTX 406013710262
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB16212073
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB16212073
RTX 506016612375
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB19114186
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB19114186
RX 9060 XT17813280
RTX 307017813280
RTX 407021916298
RTX 5070260192117
RX 7800 XT229170103
RX 9070 XT334247150
RTX 5070 Ti331245149
RTX 4080350259157
RTX 5080382283172
RTX 4090452334203
RTX 5090500+424258

Steam Deck, Valve rating: Unsupported

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Which graphics card do I need for The Parallax Effect?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run The Parallax Effect?
The Parallax Effect needs at least Nvidia GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7870 (At least 2GB of dedicated VRAM), and Nvidia GTX 970/AMD Radeon 7950 (3GB of dedicated VRAM or more) 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 The Parallax Effect?
Minimum: graphics Nvidia GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7870 (At least 2GB of dedicated VRAM), processor Core i5 2.4 Ghz, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: Nvidia GTX 970/AMD Radeon 7950 (3GB of dedicated VRAM or more).
Can I run The Parallax Effect on the Steam Deck?
The Parallax Effect is rated Unsupported on Steam Deck by Valve. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.
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