Amphora

Amphora

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Release date 2014-11-12
Genre Adventure
What hardware does Amphora need?

Amphora has an FPSHQ demand score of 42/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Amphora is a game by Moondrop. Steam release date: November 12, 2014. Steam reviews: 187. Minimum graphics card per Steam: 512 MB Radeon HD 4850 / GeForce 8800 GTX. It needs at least 1 GB of RAM.

Description

Amphora is a peculiar puzzle game that mixes story elements and physics. Amphora presents you with an unfamiliar world with a striking visual style inspired by all the shadow theatre traditions and colors of the world.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Moondrop
Publisher
Moondrop
Release date
November 12, 2014
PC platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam reviews
187

Amphora system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows XP Windows 7
Processor Dual Core with 2.26 GHz Dual Core with 3.0 GHz
Memory 1 GB ОЗУ 2 GB ОЗУ
Graphics 512 MB Radeon HD 4850 / GeForce 8800 GTX 1024 MB Radeon HD 5870 / GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Storage 1 GB 1 GB
Sound card Windows compatible card Windows compatible card
Notes Mouse with scroll wheel recommended Mouse with scroll wheel recommended

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is Amphora and does it need an SSD

Amphora needs 1 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). requirements

1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
44 %of 122149 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of Amphora do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

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Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 11, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com

Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Amphora on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.

Graphics card Tier 1080p 1440p 4K
GeForce RTX 5090 S 250–415 215–360 140–235
GeForce RTX 4090 S 235–400 195–325 115–195
GeForce RTX 5080 S 225–380 175–295 100–170
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 215–365 160–270 89–150
GeForce RTX 4080 A 210–350 155–260 84–145
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 210–355 155–260 85–145
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 200–340 145–250 80–135
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 200–335 145–240 77–135
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 185–310 130–220 69–120
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 190–325 140–235 74–130
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 175–300 125–210 67–115
Radeon RX 9070 A 175–295 120–205 65–110

* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run Amphora

The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.

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42
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Runs even on weak hardware.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

42/100
FPSHQ load index
105–180FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
100–170FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
1GB
minimum RAM
2014
release year
In short

Can my PC run Amphora?

Amphora (2014): FPSHQ load index 42 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 105–180 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 100–170 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: 512 MB Radeon HD 4850 / GeForce 8800 GTX; minimum RAM: 1 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 11, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
42 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
127 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
138 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Amphora, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Amphora?
Minimum configuration: Dual Core with 2.26 GHz, 512 MB Radeon HD 4850 / GeForce 8800 GTX, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS.
How big is Amphora and does it need an SSD?
Amphora needs 1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). The requirements of Amphora do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Amphora?
Genre: Adventure. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Moondrop. Publisher: Moondrop.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2014-11-12.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
Minimum: 512 MB Radeon HD 4850 / GeForce 8800 GTX. If your GPU is weaker than the minimum, the game may not launch or may stutter badly. On the minimum GPU you usually play at 1080p low with FSR Performance.

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