GTX 1050 runs The Perfect Pencil 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 The Perfect Pencil 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 The Perfect Pencil on GTX 1050?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 1050 delivers approximately 6 FPS in The Perfect Pencil 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 The Perfect Pencil at 1440p?
The GTX 1050 averages approximately 15 FPS in The Perfect Pencil 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 The Perfect Pencil at 4K?
The GTX 1050 averages approximately 6 FPS in The Perfect Pencil at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.
About The Perfect Pencil
Help John on his journey of personal growth. Unravel the nuances of human reactions to fear. Surprising exploration, fast paced combat, complex choices and allegorical characters, all intertwined with a psychological narrative in this hand-drawn 2D action-platformer.
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