Quake

Quake

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Release date 2007-08-03
Genre Action
Metacritic 94/100
What hardware does Quake need?

Quake: FPSHQ load index — no data: the game’s requirements are outside the range where the model is checked against measurements, so FPS on this page is a low-confidence extrapolation. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Quake is a game by id Software, Nightdive Studios, MachineGames. Steam release date: August 3, 2007. Steam reviews: 14 133.

About the game

Developer
id Software, Nightdive Studios, MachineGames
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Release date
August 3, 2007
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Steam reviews
14 133
Metacritic
94/100

Quake system requirements

Minimum Spec (1080p/60 HZ)

Win 10 64-bit version

Intel Core i5-3570 @3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @3.5 GHz

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 TI (2GB) or AMD HD 7750 (1GB)

8GB System RAM

Minimum 2GB free space on hard drive (additional space required for add-on downloads)

High speed broadband connection required for online play

Recommended Spec (*4K/120 HZ)

Intel Core i5-6600k @3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.2 GHz

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB)

*Compatible display required

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

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Quake 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 390–655 370–610 335–560
GeForce RTX 4090 S 390–655 365–605 300–505
GeForce RTX 5080 S 390–650 355–590 270–455
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 385–645 350–580 245–420
GeForce RTX 4080 A 385–645 345–575 235–400
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 385–645 345–575 235–400
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 380–640 340–565 225–380
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 380–635 335–560 220–370
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 375–625 320–535 195–335
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 380–635 330–550 210–355
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 370–625 315–525 190–325
Radeon RX 9070 A 370–620 310–520 185–315

* 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 Quake

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

Submit an FPS measurement

Add your FPS measurement

Share your average FPS. Player measurements are checked, and once a cell has 3+ devices they refine the FPSHQ model.

Submit my resultHow to measure: 60 seconds of normal gameplay (not menus or loading), no frame cap or vsync; read average FPS and 1% low from an overlay.
GameQuake
Resolution
Graphics preset

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

The FPSHQ app for Windows computes average FPS and 1% low from frame times (PresentMon) and, with your consent, submits the result itself.

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Only aggregates are published: a median over 2+ devices or after review. No name or IP is stored — only a hash to stop abuse. Methodology

Demand index: no data

No official requirements within the calibration range and no FPS measurements, so the index is not shown. FPS on this page is a low-confidence model estimate.

94
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

295–485FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
275–455FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
12
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2007
release year
In short

Can my PC run Quake?

Quake (2007): FPSHQ load index — no data (requirements outside the checked range). Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 295–485 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 275–455 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 12 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: —; minimum RAM: — GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 12, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
no data
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
348 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
372 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Quake, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of Quake?
Genre: Action. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: id Software, Nightdive Studios, MachineGames. Publisher: Bethesda Softworks.
Is Quake worth buying?
Metacritic score: 94/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2007-08-03.
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.

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