Battle Mages
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Battle Mages 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 | 909 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 986 fps | 801 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 959 fps | 779 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps | 736 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 826 fps | 671 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 932 fps | 746 fps | 606 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 799 fps | 639 fps | 519 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 724 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 377 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 | 979 fps | 795 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 839 fps | 682 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 924 fps | 739 fps | 601 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 899 fps | 719 fps | 584 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 849 fps | 679 fps | 552 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 968 fps | 774 fps | 619 fps | 503 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 874 fps | 699 fps | 559 fps | 454 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 749 fps | 599 fps | 479 fps | 390 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 543 fps | 435 fps | 348 fps | 282 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 895 fps | 727 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 831 fps | 675 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 932 fps | 746 fps | 606 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 879 fps | 703 fps | 571 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 826 fps | 661 fps | 537 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 816 fps | 653 fps | 522 fps | 424 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 699 fps | 559 fps | 448 fps | 364 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 616 fps | 493 fps | 394 fps | 320 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 599 fps | 479 fps | 384 fps | 312 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 566 fps | 453 fps | 362 fps | 294 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 516 fps | 413 fps | 330 fps | 268 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 466 fps | 373 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 400 fps | 320 fps | 256 fps | 208 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 290 fps | 232 fps | 185 fps | 151 fps |
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About
Battle Mages, released in 2003, is an intriguing blend of real-time strategy (RTS) and role-playing game (RPG) elements set in an expansive fantasy realm. Players step into the shoes of a freshly graduated Imperial Magic School student, embarking on a journey filled with mythical creatures and magical challenges. The game’s unique combination of spell-casting mechanics and strategic combat offers a refreshing take on fantasy gaming, making it a notable title for enthusiasts of both genres.
In terms of PC performance, Battle Mages is relatively accessible, making it suitable for a broad range of hardware. An entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 3 is sufficient to achieve acceptable frame rates, typically running at an FPS that caters to casual gamers. For those looking to optimize their experience, a mid-range GPU will enhance performance and allow for higher graphics settings, ensuring smoother gameplay within its vibrant but demanding fantasy world.
Despite its mixed reviews, with a score of 50/100, Battle Mages can still be an enjoyable experience for fans of the RPG and strategy genres. If you appreciate unique settings and don’t mind an older title, this game offers a nostalgic adventure worth exploring, especially if you’re seeking a less demanding gaming experience.
Performance profile
Released in November 2003, Battle Mages comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.
As a strategy title, Battle Mages 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 — Battle Mages 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.
