Windbound

Windbound

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Release date 2020-08-28
Genre RPG
What hardware does Windbound need?

Windbound has an FPSHQ demand score of 35/100: 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

Windbound is a game by 5 Lives Studios. Steam release date: August 28, 2020. Steam reviews: 1 029. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD Graphics 4600, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 630, Radeon HD 5670. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

About the game

Developer
5 Lives Studios
Publisher
Deep Silver
Release date
August 28, 2020
PC platforms
Windows
Steam reviews
1 029

Windbound system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10/7/8/8.1/Vista (64 bit) Windows 10/7/8/8.1/Vista (64 bit)
Processor 2.4ghz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent 2.66GHz Intel Core i7
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 6 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4600, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 630, Radeon HD 5670 Intel HD Graphics 5200, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750, Radeon HD 7800
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 4 GB 4 GB

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Windbound and does it need an SSD

Windbound needs 4 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 16, 2026). requirements

4 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
75 %of 99350 games with an official size are smaller

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

WindboundWindbound4 GBMedian of 2020 games (n = 7249)Median of 2020 games (n = 7249)800 MBMedian of 99350 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 99350 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBWindboundWindbound4 GBMedian of 2020 games (n = 7249)Median of 2020 games (n = 7249)800 MBMedian of 99350 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 99350 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 16, 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 Windbound 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 275–460 245–410 170–290
GeForce RTX 4090 S 270–450 230–380 140–240
GeForce RTX 5080 S 260–435 210–355 125–210
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 250–420 195–330 110–190
GeForce RTX 4080 A 245–415 190–315 105–180
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 245–415 190–320 105–180
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 240–400 180–305 100–170
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 235–395 175–295 98–165
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 220–375 160–270 87–150
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 230–390 170–290 93–160
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 215–365 155–265 84–145
Radeon RX 9070 A 210–360 155–255 82–140

* 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 Windbound

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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35
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

35/100
FPSHQ load index
135–220FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
125–215FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
8
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2020
release year
In short

Can my PC run Windbound?

Windbound (2020): FPSHQ load index 35 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 135–220 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 125–215 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4600, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 630, Radeon HD 5670; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 16, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
35 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
159 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
173 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Windbound, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Windbound?
Minimum configuration: 2.4ghz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent, Intel HD Graphics 4600, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 630, Radeon HD 5670, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Windbound and does it need an SSD?
Windbound needs 4 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 16, 2026). The requirements of Windbound do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Windbound?
Genre: RPG. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: 5 Lives Studios. Publisher: Deep Silver.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2020-08-28.
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 Graphics 4600, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 630, Radeon HD 5670. 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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