Drift.Wav

Drift.Wav

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Release date 2023-10-27
Genre Racing
What hardware does Drift.Wav need?

Drift.Wav has an FPSHQ demand score of 33/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Drift.Wav is a game by Matthew Weston. Steam release date: October 27, 2023. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD 520. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

Drift.Wav is a casual drifting game with a synthwave inspired aesthetic. This game is not meant to replicate / simulate actual drift mechanics, but more serve as a fun & relaxing game where you can slide in a synthwave inspired world. See if you can drift your way to the top of the leaderboard!

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Matthew Weston
Publisher
ATR
Release date
October 27, 2023
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Drift.Wav system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 10, 11
Processor Windows 7 Intel Core I5-4440 3,10 GHz
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD 520 Intel Core I5-4440 3,10 GHz
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 2 GB 4 GB

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

How big is Drift.Wav and does it need an SSD

Drift.Wav needs 2 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 4 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 9, 2026). requirements

2–4 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
75 %of 98863 games with an official size are smaller

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

Drift.WavDrift.Wav4 GBMedian of 2023 games (n = 11643)Median of 2023 games (n = 11643)1 GBMedian of 98863 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 98863 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBDrift.WavDrift.Wav4 GBMedian of 2023 games (n = 11643)Median of 2023 games (n = 11643)1 GBMedian of 98863 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 98863 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 9, 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 Drift.Wav 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 285–480 255–430 185–310
GeForce RTX 4090 S 280–470 240–400 150–260
GeForce RTX 5080 S 270–455 225–375 130–225
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 260–440 210–350 120–205
GeForce RTX 4080 A 255–430 200–335 110–195
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 255–435 205–340 115–195
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 250–425 195–325 105–185
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 250–420 190–315 105–180
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 235–395 175–290 94–160
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 240–410 185–310 100–170
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 230–385 170–280 90–155
Radeon RX 9070 A 225–380 165–275 88–150

* 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 Drift.Wav

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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More details
Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
More precise: “60-second test” in the app

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33
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

33/100
FPSHQ load index
145–240FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
135–230FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
8
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2023
release year
In short

Can my PC run Drift.Wav?

Drift.Wav (2023): FPSHQ load index 33 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 145–240 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 135–230 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD 520; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 9, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
33 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
171 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
186 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Drift.Wav, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Drift.Wav?
Minimum configuration: Windows 7, Intel HD 520, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Drift.Wav and does it need an SSD?
Drift.Wav needs 2–4 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 9, 2026). The requirements of Drift.Wav do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Drift.Wav?
Genre: Racing. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Matthew Weston. Publisher: ATR.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2023-10-27.
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: Intel HD 520. 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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