s.p.l.i.t PC requirements, FPS and best settings

Quick answer: can your PC run s.p.l.i.t?

Difficulty profile: how hard is s.p.l.i.t to run?

Where this game sits among 937 modelled titles, with a look at what that means for each class of card.

With a demand score of 15, s.p.l.i.t asks more of a graphics card than 53% of the 937 games in our list. We call that moderately demanding.

Behind the number is the publisher recommended card, GTX 1060 3GB, converted to an equivalent 1080p High workload. That makes the score comparable between games, though not exact for any single one.

What it means by card class

• For an enthusiast card we use the RTX 5090. It returns about 312 / 312 / 312 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on High. Comfortable at 4K on High, around 312 FPS before any DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling.
• Take an entry card, the RTX 5060: about 252 FPS at 1080p, 163 FPS at 1440p and 93 FPS at 4K on High. Native 4K works here at roughly 93 FPS, with no upscaling needed.
• As a high-end card, the RTX 5080 manages 312 FPS at 1080p, 312 FPS at 1440p and 219 FPS at 4K. Reaches 219 FPS at 4K on High, so native 4K is realistic.
• The RTX 5070, standing in for a mid-range card, gives roughly 312 FPS at 1080p and 279 FPS at 1440p, with 160 FPS at 4K. Comfortable at 4K on High, around 160 FPS before any DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling.

For the processor we score s.p.l.i.t at 26, which is above 32% of our data set.

s.p.l.i.t system requirements

Everything Steam names for s.p.l.i.t, then what it means for real hardware.

These are the developer figures on Steam, and patches can change them.

Reading the specs against real hardware

The minimum card, GTX 780, is the floor Steam sets. In our model it reaches about 79 FPS at 1080p on Low settings, and 43 FPS if you push it to High.

At the recommended level Steam names GTX 1060 3GB. We estimate 79 FPS at 1080p and 51 FPS at 1440p on High. That is above 60 FPS at 1080p, so the recommended spec reads as a comfortable 1080p target.

The recommended processor, AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, can feed roughly 103 FPS here according to our estimates, a useful ceiling to compare with your GPU.

RAM starts at 4 GB RAM and goes to 8 GB RAM for the recommended tier, while the install needs 400 MB available space.

Best graphics card for s.p.l.i.t by target

The lowest GPU we tested that hits each target in s.p.l.i.t, plus the first desktop RTX 50 card that does.

For 1080p at 60 FPS on High, GTX 1060 6GB is the entry point in our list, with RTX 5050 the first RTX 50 card that clears it.

Raise the target to 1440p and the bar moves: the GTX 1660 Super is the lowest card to achieve 60 FPS on High, while the RTX 5050 is the first RTX 50 card to get there.

At 4K, expect to lean on DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling. The RTX 5050 is the first desktop RTX 50 card to achieve 60 FPS on High once Quality upscaling is switched on.

NVIDIA, AMD and Intel cards all appear in the list. Add your own processor, memory and settings in the can my PC run it checker, or see whether your processor limits you in the bottleneck checker.

s.p.l.i.t FPS by graphics card

Estimated frame rates for 28 graphics cards from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Switch resolution below.

Top to bottom, the RTX 5090 averages about 312 FPS at 1440p (312 FPS at 4K) against 121 FPS for the RTX 5050 at 1440p. Where you land depends on the card and resolution you choose.

Full results table

These estimates use High settings paired with a quick CPU. The last two columns use Quality DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling (DLSS, FSR or XeSS, if the game offers it). Anything over 360 FPS is capped at 360+ for display. Put two cards side by side in the GPU comparison tool.

Card by card verdicts for s.p.l.i.t

Twelve popular cards, with a plain-English verdict for each.

Verdicts below use High settings throughout. For older cards a weak result mostly means lowering the preset, since Low and Medium settings recover a lot of speed according to our model.

The step from an RTX 5060 (163 FPS at 1440p) to an RTX 5070 (279 FPS) is roughly 71% according to our model, a useful yardstick when choosing between the two.

Resolution playbook for s.p.l.i.t: 1080p, 1440p and 4K

Settings that hold 60 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, worked out for this game.

1080p playbook

1080p is straightforward on GTX 1660 Super, RTX 3060 12GB, RTX 4060, which hold 60 FPS on High natively here, so you only need DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling for extra smoothness.

Each row below is the best-looking combination that still holds 60 FPS at 1080p according to our model.

1440p playbook

1440p is straightforward on RTX 4060, RTX 5060, RTX 5070, which hold 60 FPS on High natively here, so you only need DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling for extra smoothness.

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

4K playbook

4K is straightforward on RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 4080 Super, RTX 5080, which hold 60 FPS on High natively here, so you only need DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling for extra smoothness.

Each row below is the best-looking combination that still holds 60 FPS at 4K according to our model.

Upgrade path: what a faster card gains in s.p.l.i.t

What each step up the RTX 50 range adds at 1440p using the High preset.

The biggest single step in s.p.l.i.t is RTX 5060 Ti 16GB to RTX 5070, worth roughly 43% at 1440p according to our model. The smallest is RTX 5070 Ti to RTX 5080 at roughly 0%.

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.

How much VRAM does s.p.l.i.t need?

What the game is likely to want from graphics memory on High. Running short causes stutter even on a fast GPU.

The model gives 3 GB at 1080p High, rising to 3.9 GB at 1440p and 5.4 GB at 4K. It is an estimate derived from the recommended graphics card, not a measurement.

Texture settings have the biggest effect on VRAM. In our model Medium textures cut 1440p use from 3.9 GB to about 3.3 GB.

What each memory size means for s.p.l.i.t

• On a 6 GB card, 1080p is comfortable, 1440p is comfortable and 4K is tight on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling are the practical fixes.
• With 8 GB the verdict is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and comfortable at 4K on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling are the practical fixes.
• With 12 GB the verdict is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and comfortable at 4K on High. 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.

Try your own combination in the VRAM calculator and read how much VRAM you need for gaming.

s.p.l.i.t CPU requirements

What a range of popular CPUs can feed a graphics card here.

Minimum CPU: Intel Core i5-4460. Recommended: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X. The table converts processor strength into a ceiling on frames per second for s.p.l.i.t.

With a CPU score of 26, s.p.l.i.t is neither light nor heavy on processors. A current mid-range chip is a good fit.

Use the Core i5-12400F as a yardstick: it feeds roughly 171 FPS here, so any card faster than that will be waiting on the processor.

See whether your parts match in the bottleneck checker and our system bottlenecks guide.

Which builds are balanced in s.p.l.i.t?

Seven real CPU and GPU combinations, and which part limits each one.

s.p.l.i.t leaves the processor as the limit in 5 of the seven pairings below. Take the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and Core i5-12400F: the CPU tops out around 171 FPS, below the roughly 195 FPS the card could deliver at 1440p.

For balance, look at RTX 4060 with Core i3-12100F. The CPU can prepare around 131 FPS and the card can draw about 139 FPS at 1440p, which is a close match.

Treat the builds as worked examples. Your own CPU and GPU can be tested together in the bottleneck checker.

s.p.l.i.t memory and disk space

RAM and disk space from the Steam page, with a practical view.

4 GB RAM is the minimum and 8 GB RAM the recommended memory. Once Windows and your usual apps are counted, 16 GB covers it.

The install asks for roughly 0 GB. Downloading it takes around 1 min at 100 Mbps and about 0 min at 500 Mbps, allowing for overhead.

Steam does not state an SSD requirement, so an SSD still improves loading times, but a hard drive should not stop the game launching.

Add up your own needs in the RAM calculator, which adds your usual background apps to what the game asks for. Time the download with the download time calculator.

Best settings for s.p.l.i.t

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

These are our model's best 60 FPS setups for s.p.l.i.t, ranked by image quality.

• After that, cut the most expensive settings. Shadows, volumetric effects and draw distance usually cost the most, if the game offers them.
• Cap your frame rate at your monitor refresh rate to save power and noise, and the VRR and frame cap calculator suggests a sensible number.
• Adjust a single setting at once and note the effect on FPS before moving on.
• Reach for DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling first. It gives up little detail for a large frame-rate gain. Pick the highest quality mode that reaches your target.
• Keep textures high if memory allows. The speed cost is small. Our estimate for this game is 3.9 GB at that resolution.

These tables assume the game includes an upscaler, so look in its graphics menu. Want a tailored answer? Open the best settings generator, or compare modes in the DLSS and frame generation estimator.

s.p.l.i.t on gaming laptops

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

At typical power limits, 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 according to our model, and RTX 5050 Laptop, RTX 5060 Laptop, RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop also manage 1440p.

Laptop GPUs lose performance at lower power limits (TGP), and thin designs often cannot sustain them. Check the exact wattage of the model you are buying.

Explore different TGP values in the laptop TGP estimator.

Tips for an Action/Indie/Simulation releases like s.p.l.i.t

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

Steam names s.p.l.i.t under Action, Indie, Simulation, so these general tips apply. They are hedged guidance rather than facts about the game's engine.

• Small teams sometimes skip advanced graphics menus, so resolution scaling and a frame cap may be your best tools.
• Simulation titles often build up complexity over hours of play, so test with a mature save rather than a fresh start.
• Fast action is easier to play with a steady frame rate than a high peak, so consider capping a few frames below your monitor refresh rate.

s.p.l.i.t screenshots

Below are screenshots supplied for the Steam store page. Compare them with your own game to see how much quality a preset or DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling mode gives up.

Screenshots and artwork are promotional images from the s.p.l.i.t Steam store page and belong to Mike Klubnika and Mike Klubnika, Oro Interactive.

s.p.l.i.t compared with similar games

Related PC game guides on this site.

These guides sit closest to s.p.l.i.t in our data, either because they share genres or because they are about as hard to run. The demand scores use one common scale.

• With a demand score of 7, How to Fish is lighter than s.p.l.i.t. Shared genres: Action, Indie, Simulation.
• With a demand score of 7, Sledding Game is lighter than s.p.l.i.t. Shared genres: Action, Indie, Simulation.
• Hello Kitty Island Adventure sits at 8 for graphics demand and is lighter than s.p.l.i.t (15). Shared genres: Action, Indie, Simulation.
• Door Kickers 2: Task Force North: 4 on our demand scale, lighter than s.p.l.i.t. Shared genres: Action, Indie, Simulation.
• IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator sits at 15 for graphics demand and is about as demanding as s.p.l.i.t (15). Shared genres: Action, Indie, Simulation.
• Wobbly Life: 12 on our demand scale, about as demanding as s.p.l.i.t. Shared genres: Action, Indie, Simulation.
• With a demand score of 7, Pathogenic is lighter than s.p.l.i.t. Shared genres: Action, Indie, Simulation.
• Bills Must Be Paid: 4 on our demand scale, lighter than s.p.l.i.t. Shared genres: Action, Indie, Simulation.

Game facts and Steam reviews for s.p.l.i.t

Steam players rate s.p.l.i.t as Very Positive, with 92% of 2,971 reviews positive when we checked on 2026-11-02. Review scores say little about performance, but a large, positive audience means plenty of community advice on settings.

The game is out for about 16 months. Updates from Mike Klubnika 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. We have not benchmarked every card, so treat the frame rates on this page as modelled figures.

How the s.p.l.i.t estimates work

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

Three numbers drive this page: graphics demand 15 (from the recommended card), CPU score 26 (from the listed processor line) and VRAM of 3 GB at 1080p High (estimated from the demand score).

Each card is scored against the game demand, then scaled for resolution, quality preset and DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling. If a card has less VRAM than the game wants, the estimate drops, and a processor ceiling stops frame rates running away.

Nothing on this page is a measured benchmark. Expect real frame rates to differ with drivers, updates and your own system, and treat the tables as a guide.

s.p.l.i.t: your questions answered

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