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Caldera

Caldera

2024Easy to run

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1080p performance

Caldera estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps986 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps891 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps940 fps763 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps852 fps681 fps554 fps

1440p performance

Caldera estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps883 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps859 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps998 fps811 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps910 fps740 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps822 fps668 fps
RTX 3060999 fps881 fps705 fps573 fps
GTX 1660 Super798 fps639 fps511 fps415 fps

4K performance

Caldera estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps992 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps891 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps840 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps971 fps789 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps959 fps767 fps623 fps
RTX 4070999 fps822 fps658 fps534 fps
RX 7800 XT905 fps724 fps579 fps471 fps
RTX 3080881 fps705 fps564 fps458 fps
RTX 4060 Ti832 fps666 fps532 fps433 fps
RTX 3070759 fps607 fps485 fps394 fps
RTX 4060685 fps548 fps438 fps356 fps
RTX 3060587 fps470 fps376 fps305 fps
GTX 1660 Super426 fps341 fps272 fps221 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0

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Processor
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Core 2 Duo

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Memory
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4 GB

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Genres

About

Caldera is designed to be accessible, making it suitable for a wide range of gaming setups. With a minimum requirement of an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT, it aims to run smoothly on less powerful hardware. For players with such GPUs, setting the game to 1080p with medium settings should deliver a decent experience, allowing for smooth gameplay while exploring the Gold Rush environment.

For those with mid-range GPUs, such as the GTX 1660 or RX 580, you can comfortably bump the settings to high and enjoy 1080p at higher frame rates. If you're equipped with a more powerful GPU like the RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT, 1440p with high settings should be easily achievable, providing a visually richer experience while mining and panning for gold. Overall, this game is designed to be approachable, making it a good pick for casual gamers and those looking to relax in a historical simulation environment.

Performance profile

February 2024 release. As a current-generation title, Caldera pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

Simulation titles like Caldera are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.

Extremely light — Caldera 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.

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