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Defiance 2050

Defiance 2050

68/100
5 ratings2018Easy to run

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1080p performance

Defiance 2050 estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps931 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps865 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps955 fps776 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps901 fps732 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps846 fps687 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps836 fps669 fps543 fps
RTX 4070895 fps716 fps573 fps466 fps
RX 7800 XT789 fps631 fps505 fps410 fps
RTX 3080767 fps614 fps491 fps399 fps
RTX 4060 Ti725 fps580 fps464 fps377 fps
RTX 3070661 fps529 fps423 fps344 fps
RTX 4060597 fps478 fps382 fps310 fps
RTX 3060512 fps409 fps327 fps266 fps
GTX 1660 Super371 fps297 fps237 fps193 fps

1440p performance

Defiance 2050 estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps860 fps698 fps
RTX 4090999 fps998 fps798 fps649 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps895 fps716 fps582 fps
RTX 5080999 fps844 fps675 fps549 fps
RTX 4080 Super991 fps793 fps634 fps515 fps
RTX 4070 Ti783 fps627 fps501 fps407 fps
RTX 4070672 fps537 fps430 fps349 fps
RX 7800 XT592 fps473 fps379 fps308 fps
RTX 3080576 fps460 fps368 fps299 fps
RTX 4060 Ti544 fps435 fps348 fps283 fps
RTX 3070496 fps397 fps317 fps258 fps
RTX 4060448 fps358 fps287 fps233 fps
RTX 3060384 fps307 fps246 fps200 fps
GTX 1660 Super278 fps223 fps178 fps145 fps

4K performance

Defiance 2050 estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090716 fps573 fps458 fps372 fps
RTX 4090665 fps532 fps426 fps346 fps
RX 7900 XTX597 fps478 fps382 fps310 fps
RTX 5080563 fps450 fps360 fps293 fps
RTX 4080 Super529 fps423 fps338 fps275 fps
RTX 4070 Ti418 fps334 fps267 fps217 fps
RTX 4070358 fps287 fps229 fps186 fps
RX 7800 XT316 fps252 fps202 fps164 fps
RTX 3080307 fps246 fps196 fps160 fps
RTX 4060 Ti290 fps232 fps186 fps151 fps
RTX 3070264 fps211 fps169 fps137 fps
RTX 4060239 fps191 fps153 fps124 fps
RTX 3060205 fps164 fps131 fps106 fps
GTX 1660 Super148 fps119 fps95 fps77 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 650, ATI/AMD Radeon 7770 or better.

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Processor
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Dual Core 2.0 GHz or better

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Memory
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4 GB

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Defiance 2050, released in 2018, is an adventurous and free-to-play massively multiplayer online shooter set in a vibrant post-apocalyptic world filled with advanced alien technology. Players can engage solo or team up with others to battle against formidable enemies as they explore diverse environments and unlock an array of powerful weapons backed by extensive customization options. Its blend of cooperative gameplay and expansive world-building makes Defiance 2050 a notable title in the MMO genre.

When it comes to performance, Defiance 2050 is relatively accessible, with a minimum GPU requirement that targets entry-level graphics cards scoring around 1759. To achieve a smoother gameplay experience and higher FPS, players are encouraged to look for mid-range GPUs, which will help in maximizing graphics settings while maintaining fluid performance. A build featuring at least 4 GB RAM will ensure stability, making it suitable for a wide range of PC hardware setups.

Given its mixed rating of 68/100, Defiance 2050 may appeal more to dedicated fans of the genre who enjoy cooperative gameplay and a dynamic world. If you appreciate adventure shooters and are looking for a free-to-play option with engaging mechanics, it's worth giving this game a try, especially now that it has been remade to mark its 5th anniversary.

Performance profile

July 2018 release. Defiance 2050 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.

MMO-style titles like Defiance 2050 pile up draw calls in crowded hubs and raid zones. CPU single-thread performance often caps your framerate in cities even with a flagship GPU; a fast CPU matters more than a faster card.

Extremely light — Defiance 2050 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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