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Close Combat: Cross of Iron

Close Combat: Cross of Iron

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1080p performance

Close Combat: Cross of Iron 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 fps890 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps965 fps784 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps939 fps763 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps887 fps721 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps809 fps657 fps
RTX 4060999 fps913 fps730 fps593 fps
RTX 3060978 fps783 fps626 fps509 fps
GTX 1660 Super709 fps567 fps454 fps369 fps

1440p performance

Close Combat: Cross of Iron 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 fps986 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps959 fps779 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps822 fps668 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps905 fps724 fps588 fps
RTX 3080999 fps880 fps704 fps572 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps832 fps665 fps540 fps
RTX 3070948 fps758 fps607 fps493 fps
RTX 4060856 fps685 fps548 fps445 fps
RTX 3060734 fps587 fps470 fps382 fps
GTX 1660 Super532 fps426 fps340 fps277 fps

4K performance

Close Combat: Cross of Iron estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps877 fps712 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps814 fps661 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps913 fps730 fps593 fps
RTX 5080999 fps861 fps689 fps560 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps809 fps647 fps526 fps
RTX 4070 Ti799 fps639 fps511 fps415 fps
RTX 4070685 fps548 fps438 fps356 fps
RX 7800 XT603 fps483 fps386 fps314 fps
RTX 3080587 fps470 fps376 fps305 fps
RTX 4060 Ti554 fps443 fps355 fps288 fps
RTX 3070505 fps404 fps323 fps263 fps
RTX 4060457 fps365 fps292 fps237 fps
RTX 3060391 fps313 fps250 fps203 fps
GTX 1660 Super284 fps227 fps182 fps148 fps

Minimum Hardware

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1MB Video RAM (8MB rec.)

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Processor
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400 MHz CPU (600 MHz or faster rec.)

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Memory
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32 GB

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Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS)SimulationStrategy

About

Close Combat: Cross of Iron, released in 2007, is an enhanced remake of the classic real-time strategy game Close Combat III: The Russian Front. Set during World War II on the brutal Russian Front, players take on the role of a commander, making strategic decisions to lead their troops through five years of intense combat. Its notable blend of historical accuracy and tactical depth makes it a standout title for fans of the RTS genre.

When it comes to PC performance, Close Combat: Cross of Iron is relatively accessible compared to many modern titles. The game can run smoothly on entry-level GPUs with a minimum score of around 50, making it suitable for gamers on a budget. With at least 32 GB of RAM, players can expect solid FPS across various graphics settings, allowing for a seamless experience even with modest hardware.

If you're a fan of strategy games and enjoy the historical context of World War II, Close Combat: Cross of Iron is worth playing. Its engaging gameplay and tactical elements, coupled with solid ratings from players, make it a recommended choice for those looking for an immersive real-time strategy experience.

Performance profile

February 2007 release. Close Combat: Cross of Iron targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

As a strategy title, Close Combat: Cross of Iron 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 — Close Combat: Cross of Iron 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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