Cossacks 3
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Cossacks 3 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 | 877 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 926 fps | 752 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 815 fps | 663 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 992 fps | 793 fps | 645 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 937 fps | 749 fps | 609 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 854 fps | 683 fps | 555 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 964 fps | 771 fps | 617 fps | 501 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 826 fps | 661 fps | 529 fps | 430 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 599 fps | 479 fps | 383 fps | 312 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 | 940 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 886 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 833 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 810 fps | 658 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 868 fps | 694 fps | 564 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 956 fps | 764 fps | 612 fps | 497 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 930 fps | 744 fps | 595 fps | 483 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 878 fps | 702 fps | 562 fps | 457 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 801 fps | 640 fps | 512 fps | 416 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 723 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 376 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 620 fps | 496 fps | 397 fps | 322 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 449 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 926 fps | 740 fps | 602 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 860 fps | 688 fps | 559 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 964 fps | 771 fps | 617 fps | 501 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 909 fps | 727 fps | 582 fps | 473 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 854 fps | 683 fps | 547 fps | 444 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 675 fps | 540 fps | 432 fps | 351 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 579 fps | 463 fps | 370 fps | 301 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 510 fps | 408 fps | 326 fps | 265 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 496 fps | 397 fps | 317 fps | 258 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 468 fps | 375 fps | 300 fps | 244 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 427 fps | 342 fps | 273 fps | 222 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 386 fps | 309 fps | 247 fps | 201 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 331 fps | 264 fps | 212 fps | 172 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 240 fps | 192 fps | 153 fps | 125 fps |
Where to buy
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Minimum Hardware
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz / Core i3 1.6GHz / AMD Athlon II X2 280
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About
Cossacks 3 is a 2016 real-time strategy game that brings the classic historical series back to life with a remake of its original concept. The game combines base building, resource gathering, and technology progression with large-scale battles featuring up to 10,000 units on a single battlefield, making it a complex strategy experience that blends economy management with tactical warfare across different historical periods.
This isn't a demanding modern title, making it highly accessible for budget gaming setups. The game runs smoothly on entry-level GPUs with benchmark scores around 479, and you'll need roughly 3GB of RAM with a CPU score of at least 1384 to meet minimum requirements. Even modest hardware can achieve solid FPS at standard graphics settings, though performance will vary depending on unit count and battle intensity.
Cossacks 3 scores a respectable 68/100, making it a worthwhile choice for strategy fans who enjoy historical settings and large-scale battles. If you're looking for a lighter alternative to demanding AAA titles that still delivers engaging strategic gameplay, this remake offers good value with minimal hardware requirements.
Performance profile
Released in September 2016, Cossacks 3 sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
As a strategy title, Cossacks 3 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 — Cossacks 3 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.
