Ensign-1
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Ensign-1 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 | 989 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 871 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 848 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 986 fps | 801 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 899 fps | 730 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 812 fps | 659 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 870 fps | 696 fps | 565 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 788 fps | 630 fps | 504 fps | 410 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 | 865 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 804 fps | 654 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 978 fps | 783 fps | 636 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 924 fps | 739 fps | 601 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 842 fps | 674 fps | 548 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 951 fps | 761 fps | 609 fps | 495 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 815 fps | 652 fps | 522 fps | 424 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 591 fps | 473 fps | 378 fps | 307 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 974 fps | 791 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 904 fps | 735 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 812 fps | 659 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 957 fps | 765 fps | 622 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 899 fps | 719 fps | 584 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 888 fps | 710 fps | 568 fps | 462 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 761 fps | 609 fps | 487 fps | 396 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 670 fps | 536 fps | 429 fps | 349 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 652 fps | 522 fps | 417 fps | 339 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 616 fps | 493 fps | 394 fps | 320 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 562 fps | 449 fps | 359 fps | 292 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 507 fps | 406 fps | 325 fps | 264 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 435 fps | 348 fps | 278 fps | 226 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 315 fps | 252 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
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Ensign-1, released in 2014, is an indie space combat simulator that offers players a unique blend of aerial dogfights and on-foot combat. In this game, you are not limited to just flying; you can also leave your fighter to hijack alien ships, man turrets, or board enemy vessels. This diverse gameplay mechanic sets Ensign-1 apart in the indie shooter genre, allowing for a captivating experience in the vastness of space.
For those considering hardware requirements, Ensign-1 is quite accessible, with a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level card achieving a score of around 1202. This means players can generally expect playable FPS even on modest systems equipped with at least 2 GB of RAM. For better performance and smoother graphics settings, aspiring pilots should look toward GPUs in the mid-range tier to enhance their gameplay experience significantly.
If you enjoy indie shooters and space simulations, Ensign-1 is worth exploring, given its creative gameplay elements and solid reviews. Its relatively low system requirements make it an appealing choice for gamers looking for engaging space combat without demanding hardware.
Performance profile
Released in October 2014, Ensign-1 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.
Simulation titles like Ensign-1 are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.
Extremely light — Ensign-1 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.
