Elysium
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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 | 906 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 955 fps | 776 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 842 fps | 684 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps | 665 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 967 fps | 773 fps | 628 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 882 fps | 705 fps | 573 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 995 fps | 796 fps | 637 fps | 518 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 853 fps | 682 fps | 546 fps | 444 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 618 fps | 495 fps | 396 fps | 322 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 | 970 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 915 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 | 896 fps | 717 fps | 582 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 986 fps | 789 fps | 631 fps | 513 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 960 fps | 768 fps | 614 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 906 fps | 725 fps | 580 fps | 471 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 826 fps | 661 fps | 529 fps | 430 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 746 fps | 597 fps | 478 fps | 388 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 640 fps | 512 fps | 409 fps | 333 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 464 fps | 371 fps | 297 fps | 241 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 955 fps | 764 fps | 621 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 887 fps | 710 fps | 577 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 995 fps | 796 fps | 637 fps | 518 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 938 fps | 751 fps | 601 fps | 488 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 882 fps | 705 fps | 564 fps | 458 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 697 fps | 557 fps | 446 fps | 362 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 597 fps | 478 fps | 382 fps | 311 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 526 fps | 421 fps | 337 fps | 274 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 512 fps | 409 fps | 328 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 483 fps | 387 fps | 309 fps | 251 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 441 fps | 353 fps | 282 fps | 229 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 398 fps | 318 fps | 255 fps | 207 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 341 fps | 273 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 247 fps | 198 fps | 158 fps | 129 fps |
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About
"Elysium," released in 1992, is a captivating blend of adventure, casual, and indie genres where players take on the role of a ruler in a province during the tumultuous decline of the Western Roman Empire. The game's notable focus on political survival, creating a livable paradise for your people, and the potential to conquer neighboring territories offers a unique strategic experience that engages players in both management and exploration.
For those interested in performance benchmarks, "Elysium" is quite accessible, requiring only minimum hardware to run smoothly. With an entry-level GPU scoring around 1759 points, players can expect acceptable FPS even on modest systems. A CPU score of roughly 1542 and 4 GB of RAM are also essential for optimal performance, making it feasible to run the game on integrated graphics or budget GPUs, ensuring smooth gameplay without high demands on your setup.
If you enjoy strategic games that blend political intrigue with adventure, "Elysium" comes highly recommended. Its combination of engaging gameplay and historical context, coupled with accessible performance requirements, makes it a worthwhile addition to any retro gaming collection.
Performance profile
Released in November 1992, Elysium predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
Elysium is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Elysium 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.
Storyline
Europe 390 A.D. - the Migration Period: As the Western Roman Empire struggles to repel migrating Germanic tribes fleeing from the incursion of the Huns into Eastern Europe, several of its provinces are breaking away seeking independence.
