Idle Expanse
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Idle Expanse 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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 962 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 877 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 975 fps | 792 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps | 679 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 947 fps | 758 fps | 606 fps | 492 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 892 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 967 fps | 785 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 940 fps | 764 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 888 fps | 722 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 810 fps | 658 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 914 fps | 731 fps | 594 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 980 fps | 784 fps | 627 fps | 509 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 710 fps | 568 fps | 455 fps | 369 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 951 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 883 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 975 fps | 792 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 920 fps | 747 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 864 fps | 702 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 853 fps | 683 fps | 555 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 914 fps | 731 fps | 585 fps | 475 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 806 fps | 644 fps | 516 fps | 419 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 784 fps | 627 fps | 502 fps | 408 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 740 fps | 592 fps | 474 fps | 385 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 675 fps | 540 fps | 432 fps | 351 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 610 fps | 488 fps | 390 fps | 317 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 522 fps | 418 fps | 334 fps | 272 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 379 fps | 303 fps | 242 fps | 197 fps |
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About
Idle Expanse, released in 2020, is a captivating sci-fi themed incremental game that invites players to build a galactic empire while managing resources and hiring mercenaries to pillage alien planets. Blending elements of casual gaming, strategy, and RPG, it stands out with its humorous commentary on capitalism, making players prioritize profit over everything else. Its unique premise and engaging mechanics make it a notable title within the indie gaming scene.
When it comes to PC performance, Idle Expanse is incredibly accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 620 to achieve a satisfactory frame rate. With a recommended minimum of 8 GB of RAM, players can enjoy smooth gameplay, even on low to medium graphics settings. For optimal FPS performance, consider using budget-friendly GPUs, such as the NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD RX 560, ensuring effortless multitasking while managing your expanding empire.
If you're a fan of casual strategy games and enjoy incremental experiences, Idle Expanse is certainly worth a try. With its engaging premise and humorous undertones, this free-to-play title provides an enjoyable break from more intensive gaming genres. Its accessible nature means that even those with modest hardware can appreciate the game's fun and addictive mechanics.
Performance profile
Released in September 2020, Idle Expanse targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
As a strategy title, Idle 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 — Idle 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.
