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Mass Effect

Mass Effect

86/100
2,491 ratings2007Easy to run

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Mass Effect FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

Mass Effect 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 fps870 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps944 fps767 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps867 fps705 fps
RTX 3070999 fps988 fps791 fps642 fps
RTX 4060999 fps893 fps714 fps580 fps
RTX 3060956 fps765 fps612 fps497 fps
GTX 1660 Super693 fps555 fps444 fps361 fps

1440p performance

Mass Effect 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 fps964 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps937 fps762 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps803 fps653 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps885 fps708 fps575 fps
RTX 3080999 fps861 fps689 fps560 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps813 fps650 fps528 fps
RTX 3070927 fps741 fps593 fps482 fps
RTX 4060837 fps670 fps536 fps435 fps
RTX 3060717 fps574 fps459 fps373 fps
GTX 1660 Super520 fps416 fps333 fps270 fps

4K performance

Mass Effect estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps857 fps696 fps
RTX 4090999 fps995 fps796 fps647 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps893 fps714 fps580 fps
RTX 5080999 fps842 fps673 fps547 fps
RTX 4080 Super988 fps791 fps633 fps514 fps
RTX 4070 Ti781 fps625 fps500 fps406 fps
RTX 4070670 fps536 fps428 fps348 fps
RX 7800 XT590 fps472 fps377 fps307 fps
RTX 3080574 fps459 fps367 fps298 fps
RTX 4060 Ti542 fps434 fps347 fps282 fps
RTX 3070494 fps395 fps316 fps257 fps
RTX 4060446 fps357 fps286 fps232 fps
RTX 3060383 fps306 fps245 fps199 fps
GTX 1660 Super277 fps222 fps178 fps144 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Nvidia GeForce 6800

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Processor
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Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)

About

Mass Effect (2007) is a critically acclaimed role-playing game that combines intense shooter mechanics with deep narrative choices. Players step into the shoes of Commander Shepard, guiding an elite team through an epic conflict that will shape the fate of the galaxy. The game's unique blend of character development, tactical combat, and a richly crafted universe makes it a standout title in the RPG genre.

For optimal performance and solid FPS on PC, Mass Effect is quite accessible, requiring just an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of approximately 103. With only 1 GB of RAM needed, this game runs efficiently on a wide range of hardware, making it ideal for gamers with budget-friendly setups. Players will typically enjoy smooth gameplay at medium graphics settings, allowing for an immersive experience that showcases the game's visuals while maintaining playable frame rates.

With a rating of 86/100, Mass Effect is highly recommended for fans of both RPGs and shooters. Its engaging story and character-driven gameplay make it an essential title for anyone looking to experience a captivating narrative while still enjoying competitive PC performance.

Performance profile

November 2007 release. Mass Effect 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.

Mass Effect 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 — Mass Effect 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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