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Ember

Ember

60/100
4 ratings2016Easy to run

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1080p performance

Ember 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 fps924 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps975 fps792 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps883 fps707 fps574 fps

1440p performance

Ember 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 fps916 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps891 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps841 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps944 fps767 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps853 fps693 fps
RTX 3060999 fps914 fps731 fps594 fps
GTX 1660 Super828 fps662 fps530 fps431 fps

4K performance

Ember 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 fps924 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps871 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps818 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps995 fps796 fps647 fps
RTX 4070999 fps853 fps682 fps554 fps
RX 7800 XT939 fps751 fps601 fps488 fps
RTX 3080914 fps731 fps585 fps475 fps
RTX 4060 Ti863 fps690 fps552 fps449 fps
RTX 3070787 fps629 fps504 fps409 fps
RTX 4060711 fps569 fps455 fps370 fps
RTX 3060609 fps487 fps390 fps317 fps
GTX 1660 Super442 fps353 fps283 fps230 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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ATI Radeon HD 2000 series or NVIDIA 8000 series

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Processor
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Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz or equivalent

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Strategy

About

Ember, released in 2016, is a captivating indie RPG that pays tribute to classic role-playing games. As a “Lightbringer,” players embark on an adventure to rescue dying Embers in a world on the brink of collapse. The game features a rich narrative, diverse environments, and unique strategic elements, drawing players into its expansive realms filled with both aboveground and underground locales.

When it comes to PC performance, Ember is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU to achieve playable FPS. With a minimum GPU requirement of around 213 score, players can run it smoothly on lower-tier graphics cards, making it an excellent choice for those without high-end hardware. A system with at least 2 GB of RAM will ensure optimal performance, allowing players to enjoy the game’s graphics settings without any major hitches.

Should you dive into Ember? Despite its modest rating of 60/100, fans of adventure and RPG genres may find the game’s nostalgic charm appealing. If you appreciate indie titles with strategic gameplay and a compelling story, Ember is worth exploring on your gaming setup.

Performance profile

Released in September 2016, Ember sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

As a strategy title, Ember 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 — Ember 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

Back in the earliest days, there was no sun and the world was dark. The heavens opened up and stars fell like beacons into the pitch black world, and they were known as “Embers”. Powerful and wise druids of a primordial race, “the Lightbringers," roamed the land searching for this luminous matter. They performed a ritual of awakening to call the “Embers” out of their deep sleep. Suddenly the world became bright, and the veil of darkness was lifted. The Embers were the embodiment of magical flame, light, and life, but as word spread about the sheer power of the Embers, they came to be hunted and captured…and so the War for Ember began...

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