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Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation

Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation

70/100
10 ratings2016Easy to run

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1080p performance

Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps806 fps645 fps524 fps
RTX 4090935 fps748 fps599 fps486 fps
RX 7900 XTX839 fps672 fps537 fps437 fps
RTX 5080791 fps633 fps507 fps412 fps
RTX 4080 Super744 fps595 fps476 fps387 fps
RTX 4070 Ti588 fps470 fps376 fps306 fps
RTX 4070504 fps403 fps322 fps262 fps
RX 7800 XT444 fps355 fps284 fps231 fps
RTX 3080432 fps345 fps276 fps224 fps
RTX 4060 Ti408 fps326 fps261 fps212 fps
RTX 3070372 fps297 fps238 fps193 fps
RTX 4060336 fps269 fps215 fps175 fps
RTX 3060288 fps230 fps184 fps150 fps
GTX 1660 Super209 fps167 fps134 fps109 fps

1440p performance

Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090756 fps604 fps484 fps393 fps
RTX 4090702 fps561 fps449 fps365 fps
RX 7900 XTX630 fps504 fps403 fps327 fps
RTX 5080594 fps475 fps380 fps309 fps
RTX 4080 Super558 fps446 fps357 fps290 fps
RTX 4070 Ti441 fps353 fps282 fps229 fps
RTX 4070378 fps302 fps242 fps196 fps
RX 7800 XT333 fps266 fps213 fps173 fps
RTX 3080324 fps259 fps207 fps168 fps
RTX 4060 Ti306 fps245 fps196 fps159 fps
RTX 3070279 fps223 fps178 fps145 fps
RTX 4060252 fps201 fps161 fps131 fps
RTX 3060216 fps173 fps138 fps112 fps
GTX 1660 Super156 fps125 fps100 fps81 fps

4K performance

Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090403 fps322 fps258 fps210 fps
RTX 4090374 fps299 fps239 fps195 fps
RX 7900 XTX336 fps269 fps215 fps175 fps
RTX 5080317 fps253 fps203 fps165 fps
RTX 4080 Super297 fps238 fps190 fps155 fps
RTX 4070 Ti235 fps188 fps150 fps122 fps
RTX 4070201 fps161 fps129 fps105 fps
RX 7800 XT177 fps142 fps114 fps92 fps
RTX 3080173 fps138 fps111 fps90 fps
RTX 4060 Ti163 fps130 fps104 fps85 fps
RTX 3070149 fps119 fps95 fps77 fps
RTX 4060134 fps107 fps86 fps70 fps
RTX 3060115 fps92 fps74 fps60 fps
GTX 1660 Super83 fps67 fps53 fps43 fps

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950

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Quad-core Intel / AMD Processor

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6 GB

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About

Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation, released in 2016, is a standalone expansion that enriches the simulation and strategy genre. Notable for its large-scale battles and real-time strategy mechanics, the game introduces two new campaigns, a new strategic map, and various units and buildings. Players can engage in intense warfare with a higher player count than ever before, which elevates the strategic possibilities and the overall gameplay experience.

In terms of PC performance, Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation is designed to run well on entry-level hardware, with a minimum GPU requirement around 3127 points. Those looking to achieve smooth FPS might consider GPUs in the mid-range tier to enjoy higher graphics settings and optimal performance. With a recommended system including at least 6 GB of RAM, players can expect an accessible experience without needing top-of-the-line components, making it suitable for a wide range of PC gamers.

Given its gameplay innovations and a rating of 70/100, Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation is worth exploring for fans of the strategy genre. If you enjoy tactical decision-making and large-scale combat, this expansion offers a compelling experience that stands out in its class.

Performance profile

Released in November 2016, Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

As a strategy title, Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation 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.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

Storyline

The human race has expanded into the galaxy thanks to the wonders of the technological singularity. You have become so powerful that you can manage vast armies across an entire world that provide you with an ever greater galactic empire. Now, humanity is under assault by a new enemy. Calling themselves the Substrate, they seek to annihilate the human race from existence. You, as an up and coming member of the Post-Human Coalition, must deal with both this new menace as well as renegade humans trying to lay claim to their own worlds.

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