Defense Golem
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Defense Golem FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 63 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 112 fps | 89 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 100 fps | 80 fps | 64 fps | 52 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 95 fps | 76 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 89 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps | 46 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps | 37 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 60 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 53 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps | 28 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 52 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 49 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 44 fps | 36 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps | 21 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 34 fps | 28 fps | 22 fps | 18 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 25 fps | 20 fps | 16 fps | 13 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 84 fps | 67 fps | 54 fps | 44 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 75 fps | 60 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 71 fps | 57 fps | 45 fps | 37 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 67 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps | 35 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 53 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps | 27 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps | 23 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 40 fps | 32 fps | 25 fps | 21 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 37 fps | 29 fps | 23 fps | 19 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 33 fps | 27 fps | 21 fps | 17 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 30 fps | 24 fps | 19 fps | 16 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 26 fps | 21 fps | 17 fps | 13 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 19 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps | 10 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 48 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps | 23 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps | 21 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 38 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 36 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps | 18 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 28 fps | 22 fps | 18 fps | 15 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 24 fps | 19 fps | 15 fps | 13 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 21 fps | 17 fps | 14 fps | 11 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 21 fps | 17 fps | 13 fps | 11 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 19 fps | 16 fps | 12 fps | 10 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 18 fps | 14 fps | 11 fps | 9 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 16 fps | 13 fps | 10 fps | 8 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 14 fps | 11 fps | 9 fps | 7 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 10 fps | 8 fps | 6 fps | 5 fps |
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About
Defense Golem, released in 2024, is a captivating tower defense game that introduces an innovative twist with its random evolution feature. Players must strategically place their defenses while adapting to evolving challenges, making each playthrough unique and engaging. This casual genre title stands out due to its blend of simple mechanics with deep strategic gameplay, appealing to both newcomers and seasoned players alike.
Regarding PC performance, Defense Golem is designed to be accessible to a broad audience. To run the game smoothly, a mid-range GPU, achieving a minimum score of around 15,257, is recommended, alongside a CPU score of at least 19,743. With 16 GB of RAM, players can expect stable FPS across various graphics settings, ensuring an enjoyable experience without the need for high-end hardware.
If you enjoy tower defense games with a twist, Defense Golem is certainly worth your time. With its strategic depth and refreshing gameplay mechanics, it’s highly rated among casual gamers looking for both fun and challenge in their gaming sessions.
Performance profile
November 2024 release. As a current-generation title, Defense Golem pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.
Indie and casual titles are typically light on hardware. Defense Golem runs well on almost any modern GPU, including integrated graphics on recent laptops — you won't need a dedicated card for a smooth experience.
High-end requirement. Defense Golem 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.
