RTX 2070 runs Research Story at approximately ~20 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~38 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~20 FPS (STRUGGLE).
The RTX 2070 averages ~20 FPS in Research Story at 4K High settings — below the 30 FPS minimum playability threshold. Dropping to 1080p Medium settings is the recommended workaround. A GPU upgrade to the next performance tier will resolve this. Note: This title is currently in Early Access. Performance estimates include a conservative buffer — actual results may vary as the game continues to be optimized between patches.
Performance Optimizer
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Can I run Research Story on RTX 2070?
Yes. The RTX 2070 delivers approximately 20 FPS in Research Story 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 RTX 2070 get in Research Story at 1440p?
The RTX 2070 averages approximately 38 FPS in Research Story at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.
Can RTX 2070 run Research Story at 4K?
The RTX 2070 averages approximately 20 FPS in Research Story at 4K High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.
About Research Story
Set out to discover and record plants and creatures for the Violet Archive. Grow crops, tame animals, and build the perfect farm! Forge friendships along the way as you begin your life as a researcher!
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