Defend the Keep
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Defend the Keep 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 | 974 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 915 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 890 fps | 723 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 954 fps | 763 fps | 620 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 840 fps | 672 fps | 546 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 818 fps | 654 fps | 531 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 965 fps | 772 fps | 618 fps | 502 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 880 fps | 704 fps | 563 fps | 458 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 795 fps | 636 fps | 509 fps | 413 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 681 fps | 545 fps | 436 fps | 354 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 494 fps | 395 fps | 316 fps | 257 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 930 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 864 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 954 fps | 775 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 899 fps | 731 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 845 fps | 686 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 835 fps | 668 fps | 542 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 894 fps | 715 fps | 572 fps | 465 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 788 fps | 630 fps | 504 fps | 410 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 766 fps | 613 fps | 491 fps | 399 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 724 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 376 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 660 fps | 528 fps | 422 fps | 343 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 596 fps | 477 fps | 382 fps | 310 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 511 fps | 409 fps | 327 fps | 266 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 370 fps | 296 fps | 237 fps | 193 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 954 fps | 763 fps | 610 fps | 496 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 886 fps | 709 fps | 567 fps | 461 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 795 fps | 636 fps | 509 fps | 413 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 749 fps | 600 fps | 480 fps | 390 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 704 fps | 563 fps | 451 fps | 366 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 556 fps | 445 fps | 356 fps | 289 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 477 fps | 382 fps | 305 fps | 248 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 420 fps | 336 fps | 269 fps | 218 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 409 fps | 327 fps | 262 fps | 213 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 386 fps | 309 fps | 247 fps | 201 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 352 fps | 282 fps | 225 fps | 183 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 318 fps | 254 fps | 203 fps | 165 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 273 fps | 218 fps | 174 fps | 142 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 198 fps | 158 fps | 126 fps | 103 fps |
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Defend the Keep
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series card or higher.
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About
Defend the Keep, released in 2019, is an engaging action-strategy game that blends frantic gameplay with tactical tower defense mechanics. Players must protect their villages from relentless waves of quirky foes like hogs, ogres, and insects, using fireballs and strategically placed towers. This indie title stands out for its fast-paced combat and unique blend of action and strategy genres, appealing to both casual and hardcore gamers.
In terms of PC performance, Defend the Keep is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU; something with a score of around 2202 or higher is recommended for optimal performance. Players can expect decent FPS even on modest hardware, particularly if they adjust graphics settings appropriately. With just 4 GB of RAM needed, dedicated gamers looking to benchmark their systems will find this title runs smoothly, even on budget-friendly setups.
Should you play Defend the Keep? With a score of 70/100, it offers enjoyable gameplay for fans of action and strategy. If you appreciate indie games with quirky graphics and engaging mechanics, this title is worth a try, especially given its approachable hardware requirements and fun multiplayer experience.
Performance profile
July 2019 release. Defend the Keep 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, Defend the Keep 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 — Defend the Keep 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.
