AI War: Light of the Spire
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AI War: Light of the Spire FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 989 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 848 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 946 fps | 757 fps | 615 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 980 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 954 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 901 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 821 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 978 fps | 783 fps | 636 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 887 fps | 709 fps | 567 fps | 461 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 989 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 933 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 876 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 852 fps | 692 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 913 fps | 730 fps | 593 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 804 fps | 643 fps | 523 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 978 fps | 783 fps | 626 fps | 509 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 924 fps | 739 fps | 591 fps | 480 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 842 fps | 674 fps | 539 fps | 438 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 761 fps | 609 fps | 487 fps | 396 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 652 fps | 522 fps | 417 fps | 339 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 473 fps | 378 fps | 303 fps | 246 fps |
Where to buy
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Minimum Hardware
Graphics card must support 1024x1024 textures (most 32MB and up graphics cards do), 1024x768 or greater (32 bit color recommended)
1.6Ghz CPU (2.4 Ghz recommended, Dual Core strongly recommended for Host)
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About
To run AI War: Light of the Spire effectively, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is sufficient. This game is not particularly demanding, making it accessible for a wide range of systems. Even integrated graphics can handle it at lower settings, but a dedicated GPU will provide a smoother experience, especially during intense moments with many units on screen.
For those with a mid-range setup, targeting 1080p at medium settings should yield excellent performance. Players with higher-end hardware can easily push the game to 1440p or even 4K, although the benefits of such high resolutions may not be as noticeable in a strategy game. Overall, it's a great pick for strategy enthusiasts who want varied gameplay without needing top-tier hardware.
Performance profile
February 2011 release. AI War: Light of the Spire targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
As a strategy title, AI War: Light of the Spire is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Extremely light — AI War: Light of the Spire runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
