City Defense
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City Defense 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 | 962 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 936 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 884 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 992 fps | 806 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 896 fps | 728 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 960 fps | 768 fps | 624 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 870 fps | 696 fps | 557 fps | 452 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 | 956 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 888 fps | 722 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 864 fps | 702 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 816 fps | 663 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 930 fps | 744 fps | 605 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 840 fps | 672 fps | 546 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 900 fps | 720 fps | 576 fps | 468 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 653 fps | 522 fps | 418 fps | 339 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 874 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 998 fps | 811 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 896 fps | 728 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 845 fps | 686 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 992 fps | 794 fps | 645 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 980 fps | 784 fps | 627 fps | 510 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 840 fps | 672 fps | 538 fps | 437 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 740 fps | 592 fps | 474 fps | 385 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 720 fps | 576 fps | 461 fps | 374 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 680 fps | 544 fps | 435 fps | 354 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 620 fps | 496 fps | 397 fps | 322 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 560 fps | 448 fps | 358 fps | 291 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 480 fps | 384 fps | 307 fps | 250 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 348 fps | 278 fps | 223 fps | 181 fps |
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon HD 6000 series, 1GB Video Card (Minimum Shader Model 2.0)
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About
City Defense, released in 2018, combines indie charm with strategic tower defense gameplay. In this game, players must construct and upgrade automatic turrets to fend off waves of enemies targeting a small town. The unique blending of tactical decision-making and resource management sets City Defense apart in the crowded indie game landscape, offering an engaging challenge for players who enjoy strategic planning.
In terms of performance, City Defense is quite accessible to most gamers. The game requires only an entry-level GPU, scoring around 877, making it suitable for a wide range of hardware configurations. With a minimum of 1 GB RAM, players can expect smooth FPS even on modest setups, ensuring that even those with older systems can enjoy the game without significant performance issues. To optimize your experience, players can adjust graphics settings based on their GPU capabilities.
If you're a fan of strategy games and enjoy tower defense mechanics, City Defense is worth exploring. With its engaging gameplay and solid ratings within the indie genre, it's an enjoyable title that can provide hours of tactical fun, whether you're a seasoned player or new to this style of gaming.
Performance profile
December 2018 release. City Defense was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
As a strategy title, City Defense 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 — City Defense 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.
