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Despotism 3k

Despotism 3k

74/100
8 ratings2018Easy to run

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1080p performance

Despotism 3k 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps970 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps831 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps927 fps742 fps603 fps

1440p performance

Despotism 3k 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 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps961 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps935 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps883 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps991 fps805 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps895 fps727 fps
RTX 3060999 fps959 fps767 fps623 fps
GTX 1660 Super869 fps695 fps556 fps452 fps

4K performance

Despotism 3k estimated FPS at 4K 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 fps970 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps914 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps859 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps836 fps679 fps
RTX 4070999 fps895 fps716 fps582 fps
RX 7800 XT986 fps789 fps631 fps513 fps
RTX 3080959 fps767 fps614 fps499 fps
RTX 4060 Ti906 fps725 fps580 fps471 fps
RTX 3070826 fps661 fps529 fps429 fps
RTX 4060746 fps597 fps477 fps388 fps
RTX 3060639 fps512 fps409 fps333 fps
GTX 1660 Super464 fps371 fps297 fps241 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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Intel HD Graphics 3000

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Processor
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2GHz+, SSE2 support

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

About

Despotism 3k, released in 2018, is an intriguing blend of indie, simulation, and strategy genres that takes players into a world where humanity is subjugated by a powerful AI. While players assume the role of the AI, they must manage resources and exploit humans to extract power, all while keeping them alive through the vagaries of exhaustion and hunger. Its unique premise and rogue-lite elements set it apart from conventional management sims.

In terms of PC performance, Despotism 3k is quite accessible, requiring just 1 GB of RAM and an entry-level GPU to achieve playable frame rates. For those looking to hit smooth FPS benchmarks, a GPU with a minimum score of around 96 should suffice, making it a game that can run well even on modest hardware. Players can expect a satisfactory experience with lower graphics settings, allowing for solid performance across a wide range of systems.

With a rating of 74/100, Despotism 3k definitely offers an engaging experience for fans of resource management and strategy games. If you enjoy unique gameplay mechanics that challenge traditional roles and add an interesting twist to the simulation genre, this title is worth exploring.

Performance profile

November 2018 release. Despotism 3k 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, Despotism 3k 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 — Despotism 3k 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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