Master of Orion
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Master of Orion 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 | 956 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 888 fps | 722 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 864 fps | 702 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 816 fps | 663 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 930 fps | 744 fps | 605 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 840 fps | 672 fps | 546 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 900 fps | 720 fps | 576 fps | 468 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 653 fps | 522 fps | 418 fps | 339 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 | 965 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 907 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 882 fps | 717 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 945 fps | 756 fps | 614 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 833 fps | 666 fps | 541 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 810 fps | 648 fps | 527 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 956 fps | 765 fps | 612 fps | 497 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 872 fps | 698 fps | 558 fps | 453 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 788 fps | 630 fps | 504 fps | 410 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 675 fps | 540 fps | 432 fps | 351 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 489 fps | 392 fps | 313 fps | 254 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 806 fps | 655 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 936 fps | 749 fps | 608 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 840 fps | 672 fps | 546 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 990 fps | 792 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 930 fps | 744 fps | 595 fps | 484 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 735 fps | 588 fps | 470 fps | 382 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 630 fps | 504 fps | 403 fps | 328 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 555 fps | 444 fps | 355 fps | 289 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 540 fps | 432 fps | 346 fps | 281 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 510 fps | 408 fps | 326 fps | 265 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 465 fps | 372 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 420 fps | 336 fps | 269 fps | 218 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 360 fps | 288 fps | 230 fps | 187 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 261 fps | 209 fps | 167 fps | 136 fps |
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About
Master of Orion from 1993 is a legendary turn-based strategy game that puts you in command of an interstellar empire competing for galactic dominance. The gameplay combines deep exploration mechanics with tactical conflict, requiring you to balance diplomacy, research, and military conquest across dozens of star systems. This classic defined the 4X strategy genre and remains influential among strategy enthusiasts today.
Running Master of Orion is surprisingly accessible by modern standards, requiring only modest hardware to achieve smooth performance. An entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 303 will handle the game comfortably, while a CPU score of approximately 855 and 2GB of RAM represent the minimum specifications. Even on older or budget systems, you'll see stable FPS rates without needing to adjust graphics settings significantly, making it ideal for benchmarking lightweight performance scenarios.
With an 88/100 rating, Master of Orion remains a must-play for strategy fans and anyone interested in gaming history. If you enjoy turn-based space strategy with deep empire-building mechanics, this timeless classic deserves a spot in your library.
Performance profile
Released in September 1993, Master of Orion predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
As a strategy title, Master of Orion 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 — Master of Orion 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.
