Just Cause
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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 | 900 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 976 fps | 793 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 949 fps | 771 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 897 fps | 729 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 818 fps | 664 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 923 fps | 738 fps | 600 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 989 fps | 791 fps | 633 fps | 514 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 717 fps | 574 fps | 459 fps | 373 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 | 996 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 969 fps | 788 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 831 fps | 675 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 915 fps | 732 fps | 595 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 890 fps | 712 fps | 579 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 841 fps | 673 fps | 546 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 958 fps | 766 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 865 fps | 692 fps | 554 fps | 450 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 742 fps | 593 fps | 475 fps | 386 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 538 fps | 430 fps | 344 fps | 280 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 886 fps | 720 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 823 fps | 669 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 923 fps | 738 fps | 600 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 870 fps | 696 fps | 566 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 818 fps | 654 fps | 531 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 808 fps | 646 fps | 517 fps | 420 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 692 fps | 554 fps | 443 fps | 360 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 610 fps | 488 fps | 390 fps | 317 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 593 fps | 475 fps | 380 fps | 309 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 560 fps | 448 fps | 359 fps | 291 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 511 fps | 409 fps | 327 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 462 fps | 369 fps | 295 fps | 240 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 396 fps | 316 fps | 253 fps | 206 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 287 fps | 229 fps | 184 fps | 149 fps |
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About
Just Cause, released in 2006, is an action-adventure game that invites players to navigate the open world of San Esperito as they work to overthrow a dictator. With its focus on player freedom, the game allows you to incite a revolution, ally with drug cartels, or embark on solo missions, making each playthrough unique. Its notable scale and chaotic gameplay have made it a memorable title in the action genre.
In terms of PC performance, Just Cause is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 25 to achieve playable FPS. Players with a setup featuring at least 1 GB of RAM and a basic graphics card can expect to run the game smoothly at lower settings. As such, this title is a great benchmark for those testing older hardware, offering solid performance without the need for a high-end gaming rig.
If you're a fan of action games and enjoy open-world exploration, Just Cause could be worth your time despite its average rating of 64/100. While it may not be a groundbreaking title, it offers plenty of fun and chaos for players willing to dive into its sandbox environment.
Performance profile
Released in September 2006, Just Cause comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.
Action titles like Just Cause reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Just Cause 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.
