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Codex

Codex

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1080p performance

Codex estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090148 fps118 fps94 fps77 fps
RTX 4090137 fps110 fps88 fps71 fps
RX 7900 XTX123 fps98 fps79 fps64 fps
RTX 5080116 fps93 fps74 fps60 fps
RTX 4080 Super109 fps87 fps70 fps57 fps
RTX 4070 Ti86 fps69 fps55 fps45 fps
RTX 407074 fps59 fps47 fps38 fps
RX 7800 XT65 fps52 fps42 fps34 fps
RTX 308063 fps51 fps40 fps33 fps
RTX 4060 Ti60 fps48 fps38 fps31 fps
RTX 307054 fps44 fps35 fps28 fps
RTX 406049 fps39 fps31 fps26 fps
RTX 306042 fps34 fps27 fps22 fps
GTX 1660 Super31 fps24 fps20 fps16 fps

1440p performance

Codex estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090111 fps89 fps71 fps58 fps
RTX 4090103 fps82 fps66 fps53 fps
RX 7900 XTX92 fps74 fps59 fps48 fps
RTX 508087 fps70 fps56 fps45 fps
RTX 4080 Super82 fps65 fps52 fps42 fps
RTX 4070 Ti65 fps52 fps41 fps34 fps
RTX 407055 fps44 fps35 fps29 fps
RX 7800 XT49 fps39 fps31 fps25 fps
RTX 308047 fps38 fps30 fps25 fps
RTX 4060 Ti45 fps36 fps29 fps23 fps
RTX 307041 fps33 fps26 fps21 fps
RTX 406037 fps30 fps24 fps19 fps
RTX 306032 fps25 fps20 fps16 fps
GTX 1660 Super23 fps18 fps15 fps12 fps

4K performance

Codex estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 509059 fps47 fps38 fps31 fps
RTX 409055 fps44 fps35 fps28 fps
RX 7900 XTX49 fps39 fps31 fps26 fps
RTX 508046 fps37 fps30 fps24 fps
RTX 4080 Super44 fps35 fps28 fps23 fps
RTX 4070 Ti34 fps28 fps22 fps18 fps
RTX 407030 fps24 fps19 fps15 fps
RX 7800 XT26 fps21 fps17 fps14 fps
RTX 308025 fps20 fps16 fps13 fps
RTX 4060 Ti24 fps19 fps15 fps12 fps
RTX 307022 fps17 fps14 fps11 fps
RTX 406020 fps16 fps13 fps10 fps
RTX 306017 fps13 fps11 fps9 fps
GTX 1660 Super12 fps10 fps8 fps6 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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Nvidia RTX 20xx Series, AMD Radeon 5700 XT

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Processor
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Processor Intel i5 9600K

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Memory
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16 GB

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About

Codex, released in 2021, is an innovative MMORPG that immerses players in a shared world adventure where traditional persistence is set aside in favor of dynamic storytelling. This unique approach allows players to experience a narrative-driven journey with a definitive beginning and end, making it a notable entry in the adventure genre. Its combination of exploration, cooperative gameplay, and rich storytelling sets it apart from typical MMORPGs, enticing players to dive into the captivating world of Codex.

For optimal performance in Codex, players should equip mid-range GPUs, as the game has a minimum requirement of around 16,114 points in benchmarks. With at least 16 GB of RAM, players can expect stable FPS, especially when the graphics settings are fine-tuned for their hardware. While Codex may not be the most graphically demanding MMORPG, mid-range GPU tiers are recommended to fully enjoy its visual splendor and ensure smooth gameplay throughout the adventure.

If you enjoy narrative-driven experiences and cooperative play, Codex is definitely worth trying. Its engaging premise and unique storytelling elements provide a refreshing addition to the MMORPG genre, making it an exciting choice for gamers seeking something different on PC.

Performance profile

Released in August 2021, Codex 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.

Codex is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

High-end requirement. Codex needs an RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7800 XT for comfortable 1440p 60 FPS at High settings. 4K Ultra 60 FPS is flagship territory — RTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX minimum without upscaling.

Storyline

In the early game, CODEX offers a linear content progression paired with choice sandbox features such as an emphasis on economy and crafted goods to reach your full potential. The flow of completing quests, grinding XP and understanding gear is critical knowledge in how to play your individual class and facilitates ease of play in learning your character. Sandbox games are frequently met with the hurdle of on-boarding gamers with the daunting and complex reality of offering too much too soon. Expect a particularly smooth, familiar and enjoyable ride early on as we offer the quintessence of what we enjoy from themepark style games. In the mid-game, things start to change. We start incorporating more challenging gameplay as your characters abilities and your enemies start to evolve. The themepark tropes break down and we move away from rigid scaling formulae. You’ll need your class experience to deal with more unpredictable and deadly combat as we escalate the risks of combat whilst broadening the definition of your own individual class. World PvP becomes available in creating the human element of danger paired with dangers of dropping non-essential, albeit valuable goods. Such encounters are tempered by regional rules to ensure that such encounters are infrequent and players meet similarly leveled opposition. Towards late-game, gameplay will have evolved statedly from our humble beginnings and adopts a more free form, sandbox and open form experience. The previously static world is now dynamic, allowing players houses to be built and the lands shaped by player inhabitants. Top level classes retain their unique features and identity whilst achieving sufficient cross over to optimize competitiveness and showcase your acquired knowledge during combat. End-game gear has shifted from predefined linear pieces to randomly generated and content has become statedly more difficult and will often be contested by opposing players.

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