Dwarf Fortress
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Dwarf Fortress 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 970 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 831 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 927 fps | 742 fps | 603 fps |
1440p 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 961 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 935 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 883 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 991 fps | 805 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 895 fps | 727 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 959 fps | 767 fps | 623 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 869 fps | 695 fps | 556 fps | 452 fps |
4K 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 | 970 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 914 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 859 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps | 679 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 895 fps | 716 fps | 582 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 986 fps | 789 fps | 631 fps | 513 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 959 fps | 767 fps | 614 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 906 fps | 725 fps | 580 fps | 471 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 826 fps | 661 fps | 529 fps | 429 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 746 fps | 597 fps | 477 fps | 388 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 639 fps | 512 fps | 409 fps | 333 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 464 fps | 371 fps | 297 fps | 241 fps |
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Minimum Hardware
1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT
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About
Dwarf Fortress is a legendary indie simulation and strategy game that stands apart from mainstream titles through its deep, procedurally generated worlds and complex gameplay systems. You can either manage a dwarven settlement from an isometric perspective or adventure through the world as a single character, with every playthrough unfolding in a unique, persistent fantasy realm. The game's ASCII-based presentation and intricate mechanics have earned it an 87/100 rating and a devoted following since its initial release.
Despite its minimalist graphics, Dwarf Fortress can be surprisingly demanding when simulating large settlements, making it an interesting benchmark for CPU performance. An entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 96 meets the minimum requirements, and 4 GB of RAM is sufficient for smooth gameplay. Most modern systems will easily achieve high FPS and stable performance, though sprawling fortresses may see frame rate dips as the simulation complexity increases—this makes it useful for testing how systems handle CPU-intensive gaming rather than GPU-heavy graphics rendering.
If you enjoy deep strategy games and simulation mechanics with emergent storytelling, Dwarf Fortress is absolutely worth playing despite its learning curve. Its cult classic status and unique gameplay make it a rewarding experience for patient players seeking something genuinely different from mainstream gaming.
Performance profile
As a strategy title, Dwarf Fortress 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 — Dwarf Fortress 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.
