Empire Architect
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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 | 923 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 834 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 879 fps | 715 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 996 fps | 797 fps | 638 fps | 518 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 | 938 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 826 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 989 fps | 804 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 934 fps | 759 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 852 fps | 692 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 962 fps | 769 fps | 625 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 824 fps | 660 fps | 536 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 747 fps | 598 fps | 478 fps | 389 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 | 929 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 834 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 967 fps | 786 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 909 fps | 738 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 898 fps | 718 fps | 584 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 962 fps | 769 fps | 616 fps | 500 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 847 fps | 678 fps | 542 fps | 441 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 824 fps | 660 fps | 528 fps | 429 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 779 fps | 623 fps | 498 fps | 405 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 710 fps | 568 fps | 454 fps | 369 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 641 fps | 513 fps | 410 fps | 333 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 550 fps | 440 fps | 352 fps | 286 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 398 fps | 319 fps | 255 fps | 207 fps |
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About
Empire Architect, released in 2017, is a captivating blend of casual, indie, and strategy genres, focusing on ancient city-building mechanics. Players are tasked with constructing and managing a thriving civilization while navigating procedurally generated levels that provide a unique challenge with each playthrough. Its blend of real-time strategy elements and limited control over subjects sets it apart in the simulation category.
In terms of performance, Empire Architect is relatively accessible on PC, making it a great choice for a wide range of gamers. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card (approximately 479 points), most modern systems should suffice, allowing for decent FPS even at lower graphics settings. Players can comfortably run the game with merely 2 GB of RAM, making it a lightweight option that can deliver a solid gaming experience without demanding extensive hardware resources.
Given its strong rating of 80/100 and enjoyable blend of genres, Empire Architect is definitely worth a try for fans of simulation and strategy games. Whether you're looking to unwind with casual gameplay or dive deep into city planning, this title offers an engaging experience that balances accessibility and depth effectively.
Performance profile
May 2017 release. Empire Architect 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, Empire Architect 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 — Empire Architect 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.
