PEAK PC requirements, FPS and best settings

PEAK on PC: the quick answer

How demanding is PEAK?

How this game ranks among 937 modelled titles, and what that means for different classes of graphics card.

With a demand score of 27, PEAK asks more of a graphics card than 73% of the 937 games in our list. We call that demanding.

We take the recommended graphics card The Steam page lists (RTX 2060 or RX 7600xt or equivalent) and translate it into a 1080p High demand figure. The result ranks games well, but individual frame rates will vary.

What it means by card class

• As an enthusiast card, the RTX 5090 manages 253 FPS at 1080p, 253 FPS at 1440p and 193 FPS at 4K. Reaches 193 FPS at 4K on High, so native 4K is realistic.
• As an entry card, the RTX 5060 manages 140 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p and 52 FPS at 4K. Needs DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling for 4K: about 78 FPS with Quality upscaling, 52 FPS without.
• For a high-end card we use the RTX 5080. It returns about 253 / 212 / 121 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on High. Holds roughly 121 FPS at 4K, so resolution is not the limit.
• Take a mid-range card, the RTX 5070: about 240 FPS at 1080p, 155 FPS at 1440p and 89 FPS at 4K on High. Native 4K works here at about 89 FPS, with no upscaling needed.

Its CPU score is 32, so it asks more of a processor than 47% of the games in our list.

PEAK system requirements

Everything Steam lists for PEAK, then what it means for real hardware.

Published by the developer on Steam and subject to change with patches.

What the requirements mean in practice

At the bottom end, Steam gives GTX 1060 or RX 6600 XT. That card manages roughly 160 FPS at 1080p on Low in our estimates, falling to about 88 FPS on High.

Steam suggests RTX 2060 or RX 7600xt or equivalent as the recommended card, good for about 80 FPS at 1080p and 52 FPS at 1440p on High here. That is above 60 FPS at 1080p, so the recommended spec reads as a comfortable 1080p target.

RAM starts at 8 GB RAM and goes to 16 GB RAM for the recommended tier, while the install needs 16 GB available space.

What graphics card does PEAK need?

Which card hits which target in PEAK, from a 30 FPS floor to 4K.

Our estimates put 1080p 60 FPS on High within reach of the GTX 1660 Super and above, with the RTX 5050 as the cheapest RTX 50 route there.

Raise the target to 1440p and the bar moves: the RTX 3060 12GB is the lowest card to reach 60 FPS on High, while the RTX 5050 is the first RTX 50 card to get there.

4K is the hard case. With Quality DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling enabled, the RTX 5060 is where the RTX 50 range first delivers 60 FPS on High.

Cards across NVIDIA, AMD and Intel are included. Add your own processor, memory and settings in the can my PC run it checker or look for a CPU bottleneck with the bottleneck checker.

PEAK FPS by graphics card

Modelled FPS for 28 graphics cards from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Switch resolution below.

Compare the extremes: an RTX 5090 gets about 253 FPS at 1440p and 193 FPS at 4K, and an RTX 5050 about 67 FPS at 1440p. That is the span of results you can expect in PEAK.

Full results table

All numbers are for High settings paired with a quick CPU. The two upscaled columns switch on Quality upscaling, which only applies if the game supports it. Anything over 360 FPS is capped at 360+ for display. For a head-to-head, open the GPU comparison tool.

Card by card verdicts for PEAK

How twelve well-known cards fare, explained simply.

The table reads the model results as plain advice. Older cards such as the GTX 1060 and RTX 2060 are measured against the same High settings, so a poor result there usually means "drop to Medium", not "cannot run".

The step from an RTX 5060 (90 FPS at 1440p) to an RTX 5070 (155 FPS) is about 71% in our model, a useful yardstick when choosing between the two.

Best PEAK settings at 1080p, 1440p and 4K

One plan per resolution, each aimed at a steady 60 FPS in this game.

1080p playbook

At 1080p, GTX 1660 Super, RTX 3060 12GB, RTX 4060 hold 60 FPS natively on High in our model, so you can leave DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling off and spend the headroom on settings.

Pick your card in the table for the preset and upscaling mode that keep 1080p above 60 FPS.

1440p playbook

Native 1440p works on RTX 4060, RTX 5060, RTX 5070, all above 60 FPS on High in our model. Upscaling then becomes optional rather than required.

Pick your card in the table for the preset and upscaling mode that keep 1440p above 60 FPS.

4K playbook

For 4K play, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 4080 Super, RTX 5080 clear 60 FPS on High without any DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling in our estimates, which leaves room to raise individual settings.

Start from the preset that still delivers 60 FPS, then raise one setting at a time. The table gives the best preset for each card.

Upgrade path: what a faster card gains in PEAK

The gain from each rung of the RTX 50 ladder at 1440p on the High preset.

Of the six steps up the RTX 50 range, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB to RTX 5070 gives the most in PEAK (about 43% at 1440p), while RTX 5070 to RTX 5070 Ti gives the least (about 17%).

Treat the gains as a guide for value. Higher steps cost more per extra frame, so the sensible choice depends on the resolution and refresh rate you actually play at.

Compare options directly in the upgrade value calculator or the GPU price to performance calculator.

Graphics memory for PEAK: how much is enough?

Estimated graphics memory use on the High preset. Running short causes stutter even on a fast GPU.

The model gives 4 GB at 1080p High, rising to 5.2 GB at 1440p and 7.2 GB at 4K. It is an estimate derived from the recommended graphics card, not a measurement.

Dropping texture quality is the quickest way to save memory: stepping from High to Medium trims the estimate to about 4.4 GB at 1440p.

Budget tiers: 6, 8, 12 and 16 GB cards

• On a 6 GB card, 1080p is comfortable, 1440p is tight and 4K is short of memory on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and upscaling are the practical fixes.
• On an 8 GB card, 1080p is comfortable, 1440p is comfortable and 4K is tight on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and upscaling are the practical fixes.
• 12 GB of VRAM reads as comfortable for 1080p, comfortable for 1440p and comfortable for 4K on the High preset here. Memory is rarely a worry at these settings.
• With 16 GB the verdict is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and comfortable at 4K on High. Memory is rarely a worry at these settings.

Run your own numbers in the VRAM calculator and see how much VRAM you need for gaming.

PEAK CPU requirements

How much frame rate each processor can prepare in this game.

On the processor side Steam asks for Intel Core i5 @ 2.5 GHz at minimum and Intel Core i5 @ 3.0 GHz recommended. Below, each CPU is scored for the frame rate it can feed in PEAK.

With a CPU score of 32, PEAK is neither light nor heavy on processors. A current mid-range chip is a good fit.

A Core i5-12400F tops out near 139 FPS in PEAK in our estimates, a handy line to compare against your card.

Check your own CPU and GPU together in the bottleneck checker and our system bottlenecks guide.

Matching a processor to a graphics card for PEAK

How seven common processor and graphics card pairs behave in this game.

In 1 of the seven builds the processor, not the graphics card, sets the 1440p frame rate in PEAK. The first is the RTX 5090 with Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which the CPU holds near 291 FPS while the card could draw about 335.

For balance, look at RTX 5070 Ti with Core i5-14600K. The CPU can prepare around 197 FPS and the card can draw about 181 FPS at 1440p, which is a close match.

These pairings are examples, not recommendations to buy. Swap in your own parts with the bottleneck checker to see which side limits you.

PEAK memory and disk space

The memory and storage Steam asks for, and how to read it.

For RAM, expect 8 GB RAM at minimum and 16 GB RAM recommended. Allow for the operating system and background apps, which means 16 GB is a sensible floor.

Storage is listed at about 16 GB. Expect around 25 min to download on a 100 Mbps line, or roughly 5 min on 500 Mbps.

No SSD requirement is listed, but solid-state storage still helps with load times.

Work out your total in the RAM calculator: it adds Windows, a browser and any streaming to the game's own needs. Time the download with the download time calculator.

PEAK best graphics settings

A starting point for several popular cards. Cells list the highest-quality preset that keeps 60 FPS.

The table gives the best-looking setup that still holds 60 FPS in PEAK for each card and resolution.

• Then trim the costliest options. Shadows, volumetric effects and draw distance usually cost the most, if the game offers them.
• Change one thing at a time and note the effect on FPS before moving on.
• Limit the frame rate at your monitor refresh rate to save power and noise, and check the VRR and frame cap calculator for a sensible figure.
• Reach for upscaling first. It gives up little detail for a large frame-rate gain. Pick the highest quality mode that hits your target.
• Leave textures on High if you have the VRAM. They cost little speed. This game is estimated at 5.2 GB at 1440p.

An upscaler is assumed throughout; confirm the game has one in its graphics options. Want a tailored answer? Open the best settings generator or compare every mode in the DLSS and frame generation estimator.

PEAK on gaming laptops

Estimated FPS on RTX 50 laptop GPUs at typical power limits.

Laptop results: RTX 5050 Laptop, RTX 5060 Laptop, RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop reach 60 FPS at 1080p on High at the power limits we assume, and RTX 5060 Laptop, RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop can also do 1440p.

A laptop GPU is only as fast as the power and cooling its maker allows. Look for the TGP in the spec sheet before relying on any estimate.

Explore different TGP values in the laptop TGP estimator.

What to watch for in PEAK

General guidance for this kind of game, chosen from the Steam genres and features.

Treat these as rules of thumb for games of this type. They come from the genres on the Steam page, not from testing PEAK directly.

• Exploration games stream assets as you move, so storage speed and spare VRAM help avoid hitches when you enter new areas.
• Controller support makes living-room play practical, and TVs often cap at 60 or 120 Hz.
• Co-operative play adds network and CPU load, so keep background apps closed when playing with friends.
• In action games, consistent frame times usually matter more than the average, so avoid settings that cause stutter.
• Smaller studios sometimes ship settings menus with fewer options, so lowering resolution may be your main tuning tool.

PEAK screenshots

These promotional screenshots from the Steam page give a feel for the look you are paying for in graphics terms. Use them to judge how much detail the game shows before you tune your settings.

Screenshots and artwork are promotional images from the PEAK Steam store page and belong to Team PEAK and Aggro Crab, Evil Landfall?.

PEAK compared with similar games

More PC game guides to compare with.

Not sure about PEAK? Compare it with these games, picked for similar demand and overlapping genres, each with its own full guide.

• Cairn: demand score 32 against 27 for PEAK, so it is heavier on graphics. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, Indie.
• Grandpa High on Retro sits at 28 for graphics demand and is about as demanding as PEAK (27). Shared genres: Action, Adventure, Indie.
• ROUTINE: demand score 27 against 27 for PEAK, so it is about as demanding. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, Indie.
• Slime Rancher 2: demand score 32 against 27 for PEAK, so it is heavier on graphics. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, Indie.
• With a demand score of 32, Scrap Mechanic is heavier than PEAK. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, Indie.
• SULFUR: 28 on our demand scale, about as demanding as PEAK. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, Indie.
• Far Far West: demand score 27 against 27 for PEAK, so it is about as demanding. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, Indie.
• AI LIMIT: 32 on our demand scale, heavier than PEAK. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, Indie.

About PEAK on PC

At the time we checked (2026-11-02) Steam showed 148,096 reviews with a Overwhelmingly Positive rating and 95% positive. That is a useful signal for how widely played PEAK is.

The game is out for about 17 months. Updates from Team PEAK and new graphics drivers can both change how it runs, so revisit your settings occasionally.

Steam features

The facts above are from the public Steam store page. Frame rates here are modelled, since we have not tested the game on every card.

How the PEAK estimates work

A short, honest note on how the numbers are produced.

For PEAK the demand score of 27 comes from the recommended graphics card, the CPU score of 32 from an assumed processor line, and the VRAM figure of 4 GB at 1080p High is estimated from the demand score.

In short: card performance divided by game demand, adjusted for resolution, preset and upscaling, reduced when VRAM is short and capped by processor speed.

All FPS, VRAM and CPU figures are modelled. They are meant for comparing hardware and settings, and your own testing should have the last word.

PEAK FAQ

The questions players ask most about PEAK on PC.

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