Split Fiction PC requirements, FPS and best settings

Split Fiction on PC: the quick answer

Difficulty profile: how hard is Split Fiction to run?

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

With a demand score of 51, Split Fiction asks more of a graphics card than 97% of the 937 games in our list. We call that very demanding.

We take the recommended graphics card Steam names (RTX 3070 - 8GB or 6700 XT - 12GB) 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

• For a mid-range card we use the RTX 5070. It returns around 127 / 82 / 44 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on High. Native 4K sits at 44 FPS, and Quality DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling lifts it to close to 71 FPS.
• As an enthusiast card, the RTX 5090 manages 180 FPS at 1080p, 178 FPS at 1440p and 102 FPS at 4K. Reaches 102 FPS at 4K on High, so native 4K is realistic.
• The RTX 5080, standing in for a high-end card, gives roughly 174 FPS at 1080p and 112 FPS at 1440p, with 64 FPS at 4K. Native 4K works here at around 64 FPS, with no upscaling needed.
• As an entry card, the RTX 5060 manages 74 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p and 14 FPS at 4K. Native 1440p gives 39 FPS, and Quality upscaling brings it to around 64 FPS.

For the processor we score Split Fiction at 45, which is above 95% of our data set.

Split Fiction system requirements

The official specs for Split Fiction, compared with real graphics cards and processors.

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

Reading the specs against real hardware

Steam names GTX 970 - 4GB or Radeon RX 470 - 4GB as the minimum graphics card. Expect around 31 FPS at 1080p Low, or around 13 FPS if you raise the preset to High.

Step up to the recommended RTX 3070 - 8GB or 6700 XT - 12GB and the model returns roughly 80 FPS at 1080p and 43 FPS at 1440p. That is above 60 FPS at 1080p, so the recommended spec reads as a comfortable 1080p target.

Steam asks for Intel Core i7-11700k at the recommended level. That class of processor tops out near 101 FPS in Split Fiction by our model.

Memory is listed as 16 GB RAM at minimum and 16 GB RAM recommended, with 85 GB available space needed on disk.

Best graphics card for Split Fiction by target

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

The lowest card we tested that holds 60 FPS at 1080p on High is the RTX 4060, and the first desktop RTX 50 card to do it is the RTX 5060.

Raise the target to 1440p and the bar moves: the RX 7700 XT is the lowest card to reach 60 FPS on High, while the RTX 5070 is the first RTX 50 card to get there.

For 4K, upscaling does most of the work: with Quality DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling the RTX 5070 is the first RTX 50 card to reach 60 FPS on High.

Cards across NVIDIA, AMD and Intel are included. To test your own parts, open the can my PC run it checker, or see whether your processor limits you in the bottleneck checker.

Split Fiction FPS by graphics card

Estimated frame rates for 28 graphics cards from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Use the buttons to change resolution.

Compare the extremes: an RTX 5090 gets around 178 FPS at 1440p and 102 FPS at 4K, and an RTX 5050 close to 29 FPS at 1440p. That is the span of results you can expect in Split Fiction.

Full results table

All numbers are for High settings paired with a quick CPU. The two upscaled columns switch on Quality DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style 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 Split Fiction

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

Think of the verdict column as a starting point. It judges every card with High settings, so a modest result can often be improved by dropping one preset or using upscaling.

Between the RTX 5060 (39 FPS at 1440p) and the RTX 5070 (82 FPS) there is roughly a 108% difference in Split Fiction.

Best Split Fiction settings at 1080p, 1440p and 4K

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

1080p playbook

For 1080p play, RTX 4060, RTX 5060 clear 60 FPS on High without any upscaling by our estimates, which leaves room to raise individual settings.

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

1440p playbook

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

Pick your card in the table for the preset and DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling mode that keep 1440p above 60 FPS.

4K playbook

Native 4K works on RTX 4080 Super, RTX 5080, RTX 5090, all above 60 FPS on High by our model. Upscaling then becomes optional rather than required.

Start from the preset that still reaches 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 Split Fiction

What each step up the RTX 50 range adds at 1440p with High settings.

The biggest single step in Split Fiction is RTX 5080 to RTX 5090, worth close to 59% at 1440p by our model. The smallest is RTX 5070 to RTX 5070 Ti at roughly 17%.

Prices usually climb faster than performance across the range. In Split Fiction that means the best value often sits in the middle rather than at the top.

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

How much VRAM does Split Fiction need?

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

We put Split Fiction at around 7 GB at 1080p High, 9.1 GB at 1440p and 12.6 GB at 4K. That is an estimate derived from the recommended graphics card, so treat it as a guide and leave some memory spare.

If memory is tight, lower textures first: Medium brings the 1440p figure down to roughly 7.7 GB.

VRAM size by size

• With 6 GB the verdict is short of memory at 1080p, short of memory at 1440p and short of memory at 4K on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling are the practical fixes.
• An 8 GB card is tight at 1080p, short of memory at 1440p and short of memory at 4K on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling are the practical fixes.
• A 12 GB card is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and short of memory at 4K on High. Memory is rarely a worry at these settings.
• A 16 GB card 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 read how much VRAM you need for gaming.

Split Fiction processor guide

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

Minimum CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K. Recommended: Intel Core i7-11700k. The table converts processor strength into a ceiling on frames per second for Split Fiction.

With a CPU score above 95% of our data set, Split Fiction rewards a quick processor. Pair a fast card with a weak chip and the card will wait.

The Core i5-12400F caps at roughly 99 FPS in Split Fiction by our model. Beyond that frame rate the CPU, not the card, sets the pace.

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

CPU and GPU pairings for Split Fiction

Does the CPU or the GPU set the pace? Seven example builds.

All seven pairings below are limited by the graphics card rather than the processor at 1440p, so the CPU is unlikely to be the problem in Split Fiction for these builds.

Our model finds RTX 5090 plus Ryzen 7 9800X3D the most evenly matched build here: roughly 207 FPS from the processor against around 178 FPS from the card at 1440p.

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

How much RAM and storage does Split Fiction need?

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

The publisher lists 16 GB RAM of memory as the minimum and 16 GB RAM as recommended. In real use, with everything else running, 16 GB is enough for most people.

Free up around 85 GB before you install. On a 100 Mbps connection the download is close to 2 h 13 min, and on 500 Mbps close to 27 min.

It is a big download by modern standards, so leave room on the drive for patches.

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

Size your memory with the RAM calculator, which counts Windows, background apps and streaming on top of the game. Estimate the wait with the download time calculator.

Split Fiction best graphics settings

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 Split Fiction, ranked by image quality.

• Lower the heaviest settings next. Shadow quality, volumetrics and view distance tend to cost the most when they exist.
• Change one thing at a time and watch the frame rate, so you know which setting did the work.
• Set a frame cap at your monitor refresh rate to save power and noise, and check the VRR and frame cap calculator for a sensible figure.
• Leave textures on High when your card has the memory. They barely touch frame rate. The model puts this game at 9.1 GB at 1440p.
• Reach for DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling first. It costs little image quality and gains many frames. Take the gentlest mode that reaches the frame rate you want.

An upscaler is assumed throughout; confirm the game has one in its graphics options. Get a personal recommendation in the best settings generator or compare every mode in the DLSS and frame generation estimator.

Can a gaming laptop run Split Fiction?

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

Laptop results: 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 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop can also do 1440p.

Power limit matters on a laptop: the same GPU name can perform very differently at 60 W and 120 W, and cooling decides how long it holds the higher figure.

Explore different TGP values in the laptop TGP estimator.

What to watch for in Split Fiction

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

Steam lists Split Fiction under Action, Adventure, so these general tips apply. They are hedged guidance rather than facts about the game's engine.

• In action games, consistent frame times usually matter more than the average, so avoid settings that cause stutter.
• Exploration-heavy adventures tend to hitch when new areas load, which an SSD and spare VRAM can soften.
• In co-op sessions the frame rate can dip when more players or objects are on screen, so leave some headroom.
• Full controller support is listed, so playing from the sofa on a TV is an option, where 60 FPS is usually the sensible target.

Split Fiction gallery from Steam

A look at Split Fiction from the official Steam gallery. Visual detail is what you trade away when you drop presets, so it helps to see what you are keeping.

Screenshots and artwork are promotional images from the Split Fiction Steam store page and belong to Hazelight Studios and Electronic Arts.

If you like Split Fiction: similar games to check

More PC game guides to compare with.

Games with a similar profile to Split Fiction are listed below, chosen by shared genre and closeness of graphics demand. Open one to see how its requirements and FPS compare.

• DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH: 51 on our demand scale, about as demanding as Split Fiction. Shared genres: Action, Adventure.
• CONTROL Resonant: demand score 45 against 51 for Split Fiction, so it is lighter on graphics. Shared genres: Action, Adventure.
• Millennium Dream scores 51 on the same scale (Split Fiction scores 51), which makes it about as demanding. Shared genres: Action, Adventure.
• Voidling Bound scores 46 on the same scale (Split Fiction scores 51), which makes it lighter on graphics. Shared genres: Action, Adventure.
• Palworld: 46 on our demand scale, lighter than Split Fiction. Shared genres: Action, Adventure.
• Subnautica 2 scores 49 on the same scale (Split Fiction scores 51), which makes it about as demanding. Shared genres: Action, Adventure.
• Abiotic Factor: 49 on our demand scale, about as demanding as Split Fiction. Shared genres: Action, Adventure.
• 007 First Light: 46 on our demand scale, lighter than Split Fiction. Shared genres: Action, Adventure.

Split Fiction: facts and Steam features

Steam players rate Split Fiction as Overwhelmingly Positive, with 96% of 24,161 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.

Split Fiction has been out for around 20 months, which means drivers and patches are likely still changing its performance. Re-check settings after major updates.

Steam features

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

How the Split Fiction estimates work

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

Three numbers drive this page: graphics demand 51 (from the recommended card), CPU score 45 (from the listed processor line) and VRAM of 7 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.

These are estimates from our model, not benchmarks. Real results change with drivers, patches, cooling, the scene you play and your processor. Use the numbers to compare cards and settings, then check them in the game.

Split Fiction FAQ

The questions players ask most about Split Fiction on PC.

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