Hearts of Iron IV
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Hearts of Iron IV FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 996 fps | 797 fps | 638 fps | 518 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 925 fps | 740 fps | 592 fps | 481 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 830 fps | 664 fps | 531 fps | 432 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 783 fps | 626 fps | 501 fps | 407 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 735 fps | 588 fps | 471 fps | 382 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 581 fps | 465 fps | 372 fps | 302 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 498 fps | 398 fps | 319 fps | 259 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 439 fps | 351 fps | 281 fps | 228 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 427 fps | 342 fps | 273 fps | 222 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 403 fps | 323 fps | 258 fps | 210 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 368 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 332 fps | 266 fps | 213 fps | 173 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 285 fps | 228 fps | 182 fps | 148 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 206 fps | 165 fps | 132 fps | 107 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 747 fps | 598 fps | 478 fps | 389 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 694 fps | 555 fps | 444 fps | 361 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 623 fps | 498 fps | 398 fps | 324 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 587 fps | 470 fps | 376 fps | 305 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 551 fps | 441 fps | 353 fps | 287 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 436 fps | 349 fps | 279 fps | 227 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 374 fps | 299 fps | 239 fps | 194 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 329 fps | 263 fps | 211 fps | 171 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 320 fps | 256 fps | 205 fps | 167 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 302 fps | 242 fps | 194 fps | 157 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 276 fps | 221 fps | 176 fps | 143 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 249 fps | 199 fps | 159 fps | 130 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 213 fps | 171 fps | 137 fps | 111 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 155 fps | 124 fps | 99 fps | 80 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 398 fps | 319 fps | 255 fps | 207 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 370 fps | 296 fps | 237 fps | 192 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 332 fps | 266 fps | 213 fps | 173 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 313 fps | 250 fps | 200 fps | 163 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 294 fps | 235 fps | 188 fps | 153 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 232 fps | 186 fps | 149 fps | 121 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 199 fps | 159 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 176 fps | 140 fps | 112 fps | 91 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 171 fps | 137 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 161 fps | 129 fps | 103 fps | 84 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 147 fps | 118 fps | 94 fps | 76 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 133 fps | 106 fps | 85 fps | 69 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 114 fps | 91 fps | 73 fps | 59 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 83 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps |
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Hearts of Iron IV is a grand strategy simulation from 2016 that puts you in command of any nation during World War II. Rather than fast-paced action, the game focuses on diplomacy, resource management, and large-scale military strategy, making it one of the most engaging strategy titles available. With an 81/100 rating, it's built for players who enjoy deep, cerebral gameplay over flashy graphics.
The good news is that Hearts of Iron IV is not demanding by modern standards. You'll need at least an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 1948 and a CPU scoring roughly 2994, along with 4 GB of RAM minimum. Most gaming PCs from the last decade can run it smoothly at high FPS and maxed graphics settings, making it an accessible benchmark title for lower-end hardware testing.
If you enjoy strategy games with historical depth, Hearts of Iron IV is absolutely worth playing. The combination of engaging mechanics and modest performance requirements makes it ideal for anyone interested in grand strategy, whether you're a hardcore enthusiast or just testing your system's capabilities.
Performance profile
Released in June 2016, Hearts of Iron IV 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, Hearts of Iron IV 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.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Hearts of Iron IV; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
