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Drug Wars

Drug Wars

40/100
4 ratings2009Easy to run

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1080p performance

Drug Wars 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 fps986 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps845 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps942 fps754 fps612 fps

1440p performance

Drug Wars 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 fps977 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps950 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps898 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps818 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps910 fps739 fps
RTX 3060999 fps975 fps780 fps634 fps
GTX 1660 Super883 fps707 fps565 fps459 fps

4K performance

Drug Wars 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 fps986 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps929 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps873 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps849 fps690 fps
RTX 4070999 fps910 fps728 fps591 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps801 fps641 fps521 fps
RTX 3080975 fps780 fps624 fps507 fps
RTX 4060 Ti921 fps736 fps589 fps479 fps
RTX 3070839 fps671 fps537 fps436 fps
RTX 4060758 fps606 fps485 fps394 fps
RTX 3060650 fps520 fps416 fps338 fps
GTX 1660 Super471 fps377 fps302 fps245 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT, ATI Radeon 9800 Pro (Radeon X800 Pro for Vista) or better

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Core Duo

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2 GB

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Genres

ShooterIndie

About

Drug Wars, released in 2009, is a gritty indie shooter that takes players on a violent journey through a dystopian New York City set in the year 3100. This game is notable for its dark narrative exploring the stark divide between wealthy gang bosses and engineered Neanderthal underclasses, all brought to life with the capabilities of the CryEngine 2. The fast-paced multiplayer experience across varied maps keeps gamers engaged despite the game's mixed reviews.

For those looking to benchmark Drug Wars, it’s essential to consider the hardware requirements. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card that achieves a score of approximately 59, the game is relatively accessible. Players with at least 2 GB of RAM can expect decent FPS even on lower-tier systems, making it a suitable option for casual gamers looking for a performance-friendly shooter that runs well on modest setups.

Despite its low rating of 40/100, Drug Wars can still be a worthwhile experience for fans of indie shooters who appreciate a unique storyline and gritty visuals. If you enjoy exploring dark, futuristic themes and engaging in multiplayer chaos, this game may offer a refreshing diversion, even if it lacks polish in some areas.

Performance profile

March 2009 release. Drug Wars targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Drug Wars is latency-sensitive: a high refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz+) and consistent 1% low framerate matter more than raw averages. Aim for a GPU that delivers 20–30% more headroom than the "just 60 FPS" tier to keep frame pacing smooth during intense fights.

Extremely light — Drug Wars 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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