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Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Counterstrike

Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Counterstrike

81/100
24 ratings1997Easy to run

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1080p performance

Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Counterstrike 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 fps890 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps939 fps763 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps827 fps672 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps804 fps654 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps950 fps760 fps617 fps
RTX 3070999 fps866 fps693 fps563 fps
RTX 4060978 fps782 fps626 fps508 fps
RTX 3060838 fps670 fps536 fps436 fps
GTX 1660 Super608 fps486 fps389 fps316 fps

1440p performance

Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Counterstrike 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 fps953 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps899 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps844 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps821 fps667 fps
RTX 4070999 fps880 fps704 fps572 fps
RX 7800 XT969 fps775 fps620 fps504 fps
RTX 3080943 fps754 fps603 fps490 fps
RTX 4060 Ti890 fps712 fps570 fps463 fps
RTX 3070812 fps649 fps520 fps422 fps
RTX 4060733 fps587 fps469 fps381 fps
RTX 3060628 fps503 fps402 fps327 fps
GTX 1660 Super456 fps365 fps292 fps237 fps

4K performance

Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Counterstrike estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps939 fps751 fps610 fps
RTX 4090999 fps872 fps697 fps566 fps
RX 7900 XTX978 fps782 fps626 fps508 fps
RTX 5080922 fps737 fps590 fps479 fps
RTX 4080 Super866 fps693 fps554 fps450 fps
RTX 4070 Ti684 fps547 fps438 fps356 fps
RTX 4070587 fps469 fps375 fps305 fps
RX 7800 XT517 fps413 fps331 fps269 fps
RTX 3080503 fps402 fps322 fps261 fps
RTX 4060 Ti475 fps380 fps304 fps247 fps
RTX 3070433 fps346 fps277 fps225 fps
RTX 4060391 fps313 fps250 fps203 fps
RTX 3060335 fps268 fps215 fps174 fps
GTX 1660 Super243 fps194 fps156 fps126 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Minimum required

Nvidia GeForce GT 420

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Processor
Minimum required

Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.4 GHz

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Memory
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4 GB

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Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy

About

Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Counterstrike, released in 1997, is a notable expansion for the iconic real-time strategy game, Command & Conquer: Red Alert. This expansion introduced new missions for both the Allies and the Soviets, as well as the innovative "Ant missions" featuring a unique enemy faction. The addition of campaign-only units and diverse gameplay elements helped solidify its place in RTS history, appealing to strategy enthusiasts.

In terms of PC performance, Counterstrike is relatively accessible, requiring a minimum entry-level GPU with a score of around 434 to run smoothly. Players can expect decent FPS even on low to moderate graphics settings, making it a great fit for older hardware. With just 4 GB of RAM required, the game performs well on various systems, though newer GPUs will enhance the experience significantly.

For those keen on classic RTS experiences, Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Counterstrike, with its solid 81/100 rating, is certainly worth playing. Its engaging gameplay and strategic depth will resonate with fans of the genre, offering a nostalgic return to a pivotal moment in PC gaming history.

Performance profile

Released in April 1997, Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Counterstrike predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.

As a strategy title, Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Counterstrike 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 — Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Counterstrike 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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