How well does the graphically ambitious Hell is Us perform on PC, PS5, and Xbox? Here’s a breakdown of visuals, frame rates, and differences between PC and console.
Built on Unreal Engine 5, Hell is Us demands modern PC hardware, while consoles like Xbox Series X and PS5 generally deliver a stable experience—though with some variations in graphics quality and frame rate.
Hell is Us Performance: How the Game Runs on Different PC Configurations
Overall, Hell is Us runs very well on PC. To play at 1080p with medium settings, you’ll need at least a GTX 1070 or RX 5600 XT, along with a Core i7-7700K and 16 GB of RAM. For 1440p with high details, an RTX 3080 or RX 6800 XT is recommended. Textures, shadow quality, and shaders have the biggest impact on performance.
- If your PC isn’t powerful enough, you can stream Hell is Us via GeForce NOW. Depending on your internet connection, this lets you achieve stable frame rates regardless of local hardware.
Hell is Us scales well across different PC setups — if you fine-tune the settings. With a modern mid-range GPU, you can get smooth performance by adjusting options. On high-end systems, 4K with maxed-out details is possible, but only with enough VRAM and upscaling enabled. If your GPU has less than 8 GB of VRAM, be cautious with textures and effects. For fluid gameplay, the right graphics preset is essential, regardless of what other hardware you’re running.
Performance on Lower-End Systems
Example: AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or Intel Core i7-7700K, 16 GB RAM, and 8 GB VRAM.
GPUs like the GTX 1070 or RX 5600 XT only deliver smooth results at moderate settings. Textures, shadows, and effects should be kept at “Low” to “Medium.” Anti-aliasing can stay on “High” as long as performance remains stable. Draw distance shouldn’t exceed “Medium.” Important: Turn on DLSS (NVIDIA – from RTX 2060) or FSR (AMD – from RX 400) in Quality mode to avoid frame rate dips.
Mid-Range Systems: More Flexibility, With Some Care
Example: Ryzen 5 7600 or Core i7-11700K, 16 GB RAM, and 11–12 GB VRAM.
With GPUs like the RTX 2080 Ti or RX 6750 XT, Hell is Us can be scaled up significantly. Textures, effects, reflections, and draw distance can safely be set to “High.” Foliage and shadows work best between “Medium” and “High.” Upscaling with DLSS or FSR is optional here, but still offers noticeable gains.
High-End PCs: Ultra Settings Possible, but VRAM Is Critical
Example: Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 with 32 GB RAM and at least 12 GB VRAM.
With GPUs like the RTX 4090 or RX 7900 XTX, the game can run almost entirely on “Very High.” Using DLSS or FSR in Quality mode is recommended, especially at 4K. Ray tracing can also be enabled if your system is strong enough. Setting textures to “Ultra” places heavy demands on video memory — 12 GB VRAM or more is highly recommended.
If you want to max everything out in 4K with upscaling (DLSS, FSR, or XeSS), even the RTX 4090 starts to sweat: benchmarks show frame rates around 30 FPS, with occasional stutters and brief hiccups. VRAM usage in this scenario can reach 12–13 GB.
Hell is Us on PlayStation and Xbox
On Xbox Series X, Hell is Us consistently hits 60 FPS in performance mode and 30 FPS with high graphics settings. Resolution and image sharpness are steady, and no major technical issues have been reported so far. The Xbox Series S also manages 60 FPS but with pared-down effects and lower resolution. Texture quality and lighting are visibly weaker than on Series X, but gameplay remains smooth.
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On PlayStation 5, Hell is Us usually runs between 30 and 60 FPS in performance mode. In heavier scenes, some players on Reddit reported short frame drops and loading pauses when transitioning between large areas. In my own playtest, I didn’t encounter major frame rate issues—just occasional pop-ins and an audio glitch in a section with heavy waterfalls.
The PS5 Pro delivers noticeably sharper visuals, far fewer pop-ins, and overall more stable performance. Hell is Us makes effective use of techniques like PSSR, and the DualSense controller adds subtle haptic feedback that enhances immersion without going overboard.
Hell is Us Performance: The Verdict
Hell is Us scales well across platforms but clearly pushes PC hardware at 4K. If you’re aiming for top resolution, you’ll need a high-end GPU and should rely on upscaling. Xbox Series X offers the smoothest console experience with steady frame rates and solid visuals, while Series S trades graphical fidelity for fluid gameplay. On PS5, performance is solid overall, and the PS5 Pro provides a noticeable boost in image quality and stability.
