What GPU do I need to run Gems of War?

The minimum GPU requirement for Gems of War is Nvidia GeForce 6 series or better (Pixel Shader 2 support required). For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Gems of War?

The minimum system requirements for Gems of War are: CPU: 2.33 GHz or faster x86 CPU, or Intel Atom 1.6Hz or faster CPU, GPU: Nvidia GeForce 6 series or better (Pixel Shader 2 support required), RAM: 1 GB.

Can I play Gems of War at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Gems of War at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Gems of War

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1080p performance

Gems of War estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	901 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	951 fps	773 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	838 fps	681 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	815 fps	662 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	962 fps	770 fps	625 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	877 fps	702 fps	570 fps
RTX 4060	991 fps	792 fps	634 fps	515 fps
RTX 3060	849 fps	679 fps	543 fps	442 fps
GTX 1660 Super	616 fps	492 fps	394 fps	320 fps

1440p performance

Gems of War estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	966 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	911 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	855 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	832 fps	676 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	892 fps	713 fps	579 fps
RX 7800 XT	982 fps	785 fps	628 fps	510 fps
RTX 3080	955 fps	764 fps	611 fps	497 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	902 fps	722 fps	577 fps	469 fps
RTX 3070	823 fps	658 fps	526 fps	428 fps
RTX 4060	743 fps	594 fps	475 fps	386 fps
RTX 3060	637 fps	509 fps	408 fps	331 fps
GTX 1660 Super	462 fps	369 fps	295 fps	240 fps

4K performance

Gems of War estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	951 fps	761 fps	618 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	883 fps	706 fps	574 fps
RX 7900 XTX	991 fps	792 fps	634 fps	515 fps
RTX 5080	934 fps	747 fps	598 fps	486 fps
RTX 4080 Super	877 fps	702 fps	562 fps	456 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	693 fps	555 fps	444 fps	361 fps
RTX 4070	594 fps	475 fps	380 fps	309 fps
RX 7800 XT	524 fps	419 fps	335 fps	272 fps
RTX 3080	509 fps	408 fps	326 fps	265 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	481 fps	385 fps	308 fps	250 fps
RTX 3070	439 fps	351 fps	281 fps	228 fps
RTX 4060	396 fps	317 fps	254 fps	206 fps
RTX 3060	340 fps	272 fps	217 fps	177 fps
GTX 1660 Super	246 fps	197 fps	158 fps	128 fps

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About

Gems of War, released in 2014, is a unique blend of puzzle, RPG, and strategy genres, crafted by the creators of Puzzle Quest. The gameplay revolves around matching gems to power spells and using skull matches to defeat enemies, making it accessible yet richly layered in strategy. This combination of genres has made Gems of War a notable title for fans of both puzzles and role-playing games.

When it comes to PC performance, Gems of War has relatively low hardware requirements, making it accessible to a broad audience. The game runs smoothly on an entry-level GPU, with a minimum score of approximately 400, ensuring that even budget systems can deliver good frame rates. Players can expect stable FPS even on modest setups, which include integrated graphics or low-end dedicated GPUs, allowing the game’s vibrant visuals to shine without demanding high-end hardware.

Should you play it? With a solid rating of 77/100, Gems of War is worth your time if you enjoy puzzle mechanics combined with RPG elements. Its engaging gameplay and strategic depth make it a captivating choice for casual gamers and hardcore strategists alike.

Performance profile

Released in November 2014, Gems of War 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.

Extremely light — Gems of War 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.