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Element Z

Element Z

2019Easy to run

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1080p performance

Element Z 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

Element Z 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

Element Z 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

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260, ATI Radeon 4870 HD, Intel HD 3000, or equivalent card with at least 512 MB VRAM

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Processor
Minimum required

1.7 GHz Dual Core

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Memory
Minimum required

2 GB

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About

Element Z is quite accessible in terms of system requirements, making it suitable for a wide range of gaming setups. An entry-level GPU, such as the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT, is sufficient to run the game at decent settings. For players with these graphics cards, targeting 1080p resolution on medium settings should provide a smooth experience, allowing you to appreciate the game’s art style and narrative without strain.

For those equipped with more powerful GPUs, such as the GTX 1660 or RTX 2060, you can comfortably crank the settings up to high and still maintain solid frame rates at 1440p. This will enhance visual details and improve the overall atmosphere of the game. Given its relatively low demands, even integrated graphics on modern CPUs may handle it at lower settings, but the experience will be significantly improved with a dedicated GPU. Overall, it's a great choice for casual gamers looking for a compelling story without needing cutting-edge hardware.

Performance profile

July 2019 release. Element Z 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, Element Z 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 — Element Z 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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