GTX 1050 runs Californium at approximately ~6 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~15 FPS (CANT_RUN). At 4K: ~6 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 1050 cannot sustain playable frame rates in Californium at 4K High settings (~6 FPS estimated). A minimum GPU tier of 5 or higher is required to run this title. Purchasing before upgrading is not recommended.
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Can I run Californium on GTX 1050?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 1050 delivers approximately 6 FPS in Californium at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is below the 30 FPS playability threshold. Reducing to 1080p Medium settings or upgrading to the next GPU tier is recommended.
What FPS does GTX 1050 get in Californium at 1440p?
The GTX 1050 averages approximately 15 FPS in Californium at 1440p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.
Can GTX 1050 run Californium at 4K?
The GTX 1050 averages approximately 6 FPS in Californium at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.
Is Californium worth buying right now?
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About Californium
Taking the form of wacky shenanigans and a first-person experience of a bad trip, Californium pays homage to sci-fi legend Philip K. Dick by transporting you into the life of a writer who is searching for his own identity. Explore the worlds of Californium, a first person exploration game where you are a writer trapped into shifting realities. Will you find what’s behind the simulacra?
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