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Expanse

Expanse

2019Easy to run

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1080p performance

Expanse 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 fps966 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps828 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps924 fps739 fps601 fps

1440p performance

Expanse 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 fps958 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps932 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps880 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps988 fps802 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps892 fps725 fps
RTX 3060999 fps956 fps765 fps621 fps
GTX 1660 Super866 fps693 fps554 fps450 fps

4K performance

Expanse 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 fps966 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps911 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps856 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps833 fps676 fps
RTX 4070999 fps892 fps714 fps580 fps
RX 7800 XT982 fps786 fps629 fps511 fps
RTX 3080956 fps765 fps612 fps497 fps
RTX 4060 Ti903 fps722 fps578 fps469 fps
RTX 3070823 fps658 fps527 fps428 fps
RTX 4060743 fps595 fps476 fps387 fps
RTX 3060637 fps510 fps408 fps331 fps
GTX 1660 Super462 fps370 fps296 fps240 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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Radeon x1700

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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Duo

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

About

Expanse is designed to be accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT for a smooth experience. With a minimum RAM requirement of just 1 GB, even budget systems can handle the game effectively. Players can expect satisfactory performance at 1080p on low to medium settings with these GPUs, making it a suitable choice for those with older or less powerful hardware.

For better visuals and smoother gameplay, a mid-range GPU such as the GTX 1660 or RX 6600 will allow for higher settings and 1440p resolution. Gamers seeking a more immersive experience can even target 4K with higher-end cards, although the game remains manageable at lower resolutions for most hardware. Overall, this title is a great option for strategy enthusiasts looking for a low barrier to entry while still delivering an engaging multiplayer experience.

Performance profile

January 2019 release. Expanse 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, Expanse 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 — Expanse 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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