Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
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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 | 974 fps | 792 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 835 fps | 679 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 920 fps | 736 fps | 598 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 895 fps | 716 fps | 582 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 845 fps | 676 fps | 549 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 963 fps | 771 fps | 616 fps | 501 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 870 fps | 696 fps | 557 fps | 452 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 746 fps | 597 fps | 477 fps | 388 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 541 fps | 432 fps | 346 fps | 281 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 | 945 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 848 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 984 fps | 800 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 925 fps | 751 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 913 fps | 731 fps | 594 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 979 fps | 783 fps | 626 fps | 509 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 862 fps | 690 fps | 552 fps | 448 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 839 fps | 671 fps | 537 fps | 436 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 792 fps | 634 fps | 507 fps | 412 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 722 fps | 578 fps | 462 fps | 376 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 652 fps | 522 fps | 418 fps | 339 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 559 fps | 447 fps | 358 fps | 291 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 405 fps | 324 fps | 259 fps | 211 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 835 fps | 668 fps | 543 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 969 fps | 775 fps | 620 fps | 504 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 870 fps | 696 fps | 557 fps | 452 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 820 fps | 656 fps | 525 fps | 427 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 771 fps | 616 fps | 493 fps | 401 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 609 fps | 487 fps | 390 fps | 317 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 522 fps | 418 fps | 334 fps | 271 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 460 fps | 368 fps | 294 fps | 239 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 447 fps | 358 fps | 286 fps | 233 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 423 fps | 338 fps | 270 fps | 220 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 385 fps | 308 fps | 247 fps | 200 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 348 fps | 278 fps | 223 fps | 181 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 298 fps | 239 fps | 191 fps | 155 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 216 fps | 173 fps | 138 fps | 112 fps |
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About
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a real-time strategy game released in 2016 that serves as a prequel to the original Homeworld series. Developed by Blackbird Interactive and Gearbox Software, this entry stands out for blending tactical RTS gameplay with a compelling story set on the dying planet of Kharak, where players must explore vast deserts while uncovering ancient mysteries. The game earned a solid 79/100 rating, appealing to both strategy fans and newcomers to the franchise.
This is an accessible title for most PC gamers in terms of performance requirements. With minimum specs calling for entry-level GPUs around 1546 in benchmark scores and 3 GB of RAM, the game doesn't demand cutting-edge hardware to run smoothly. Even modest graphics cards can deliver solid FPS performance at standard settings, making it an excellent choice for older systems or budget builds that still want engaging gameplay without performance concerns.
If you enjoy strategy games with strong narratives, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is worth playing despite its middling critical score. The game offers satisfying tactical gameplay and runs well across a wide range of hardware, so hardware limitations shouldn't keep you from experiencing this desert adventure.
Performance profile
Released in January 2016, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak 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, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak 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 — Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak 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.
