Riptide GP2

Riptide GP2

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Release date 2014-03-07
Genre Action
What hardware does Riptide GP2 need?

Riptide GP2 has an FPSHQ demand score of 29/100: 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

Riptide GP2 is a game by Vector Unit. Steam release date: March 7, 2014. Steam reviews: 431. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce 6800 / Radeon X1800 Shader Model 3 or greater. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

Rev up your rocket-powered hydro jet and put your racing skills to the test. Riptide GP™2 features dynamic racing on fully interactive water surfaces, a deep career mode with tons of upgrades, customizable riders and skills, online and local multiplayer, and fully integrated controller support.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Vector Unit
Publisher
Vector Unit
Release date
March 7, 2014
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Steam reviews
431

Riptide GP2 system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 8
Processor Pentium 2.4 GHz or Athlon 64 3200+ or greater Intel P4 3.0 GHz or Athlon X2 64 3800+ or greater
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce 6800 / Radeon X1800 Shader Model 3 or greater GeForce 8800 GT 512MB / Radeon HD 3870 512MB or greater
DirectX версии 10 версии 11
Storage 250 MB 250 MB
Notes Shader Model 3 or greater required —

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

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Riptide GP2 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 325–495 295–455 230–345
GeForce RTX 4090 S 320–490 285–435 190–290
GeForce RTX 5080 S 315–480 265–410 170–255
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 305–470 250–385 150–230
GeForce RTX 4080 A 300–465 245–375 140–220
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 300–465 245–375 140–220
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 295–460 235–360 135–210
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 290–450 230–355 130–200
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 280–435 210–325 115–180
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 285–445 220–345 125–195
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 270–425 205–315 110–175
Radeon RX 9070 A 270–420 200–310 110–170

* 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 Riptide GP2

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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29
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

29/100
FPSHQ load index
175–275FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
170–260FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
9
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2014
release year
In short

Can my PC run Riptide GP2?

Riptide GP2 (2014): FPSHQ load index 29 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 175–275 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 170–260 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 9 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce 6800 / Radeon X1800 Shader Model 3 or greater; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 3, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
29 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
200 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
217 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Riptide GP2, 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 Riptide GP2?
Genre: Action. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Vector Unit. Publisher: Vector Unit.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2014-03-07.
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: GeForce 6800 / Radeon X1800 Shader Model 3 or greater. 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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