

Before We Leave
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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 | 883 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 957 fps | 777 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 931 fps | 756 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 879 fps | 714 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 802 fps | 651 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 905 fps | 724 fps | 588 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 970 fps | 776 fps | 621 fps | 504 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 703 fps | 563 fps | 450 fps | 366 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 | 977 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 950 fps | 772 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 815 fps | 662 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 897 fps | 718 fps | 583 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 873 fps | 698 fps | 567 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 824 fps | 659 fps | 536 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 940 fps | 752 fps | 601 fps | 489 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 849 fps | 679 fps | 543 fps | 441 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 727 fps | 582 fps | 466 fps | 378 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 527 fps | 422 fps | 338 fps | 274 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 869 fps | 706 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 807 fps | 656 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 905 fps | 724 fps | 588 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 853 fps | 683 fps | 555 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 802 fps | 641 fps | 521 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 792 fps | 634 fps | 507 fps | 412 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 679 fps | 543 fps | 434 fps | 353 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 598 fps | 478 fps | 383 fps | 311 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 582 fps | 466 fps | 372 fps | 303 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 550 fps | 440 fps | 352 fps | 286 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 501 fps | 401 fps | 321 fps | 261 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 453 fps | 362 fps | 290 fps | 235 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 388 fps | 310 fps | 248 fps | 202 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 281 fps | 225 fps | 180 fps | 146 fps |

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About
Before We Leave is a relaxing city-building simulation released in 2020 that puts you in charge of reconstructing civilization after your people emerge from underground. You'll manage resources, build structures like huts, farm potatoes, and expand across continents and planets in a non-violent, cozy gameplay experience. The game blends casual strategy with light management mechanics, making it accessible to players who want a stress-free gaming session.
The game is extremely accessible from a performance perspective, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 1546 to run comfortably. You'll need a modest CPU score of approximately 2488 and just 4 GB of RAM to meet minimum requirements. Even older or budget-friendly graphics cards will deliver solid FPS performance, and you won't need to compromise on graphics settings to enjoy smooth gameplay on most systems.
With a respectable 70/100 rating, Before We Leave delivers a charming experience for players seeking a laid-back simulation without the complexity of demanding titles. If you enjoy casual strategy games with minimal combat pressure, this indie gem is well worth playing.
Performance profile
Released in May 2020, Before We Leave targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
As a strategy title, Before We Leave 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 — Before We Leave 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.





