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Ion Assault

Ion Assault

60/100
2 ratings2009Easy to run

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1080p performance

Ion Assault 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 fps912 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps962 fps781 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps871 fps697 fps566 fps

1440p performance

Ion Assault 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 fps903 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps879 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps830 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps932 fps757 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps841 fps684 fps
RTX 3060999 fps902 fps721 fps586 fps
GTX 1660 Super817 fps654 fps523 fps425 fps

4K performance

Ion Assault 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 fps912 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps859 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps994 fps807 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps982 fps785 fps638 fps
RTX 4070999 fps841 fps673 fps547 fps
RX 7800 XT927 fps741 fps593 fps482 fps
RTX 3080902 fps721 fps577 fps469 fps
RTX 4060 Ti851 fps681 fps545 fps443 fps
RTX 3070776 fps621 fps497 fps404 fps
RTX 4060701 fps561 fps449 fps365 fps
RTX 3060601 fps481 fps385 fps313 fps
GTX 1660 Super436 fps349 fps279 fps227 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

512 MB Video Card (GeForce 7800 GT / ATI HD 2600 XT)

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Processor
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Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHz

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

ShooterIndieArcade

About

Ion Assault, released in 2009, is an arcade-style indie shooter that invites players to engage with its innovative fluid and particle physics system. By utilizing thousands of Ion Particles, players can blast, fry, and disrupt on-screen enemies and obstacles in a uniquely dynamic environment. This gameplay mechanic adds an engaging twist to the classic space shooter genre, making it appealing to both newcomers and seasoned gamers.

When it comes to PC performance, Ion Assault is fairly accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 244. This means you can expect smooth FPS on budget-friendly systems, especially when utilizing lower graphics settings. With just 1 GB of RAM needed, the game can run efficiently on older hardware, making it ideal for those looking to enjoy a fun shooter without needing high-end components.

While Ion Assault has a rating of 60/100, it still provides a welcome experience for fans of arcade shooters who appreciate a unique approach to gameplay mechanics. If you're looking for a casual yet engaging title that offers a solid benchmark for FPS performance, Ion Assault is worth a try.

Performance profile

December 2009 release. Ion Assault targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Ion Assault is latency-sensitive: a high refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz+) and consistent 1% low framerate matter more than raw averages. Aim for a GPU that delivers 20–30% more headroom than the "just 60 FPS" tier to keep frame pacing smooth during intense fights.

Extremely light — Ion Assault 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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