MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
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MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 600 fps | 480 fps | 384 fps | 312 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 557 fps | 446 fps | 357 fps | 290 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 500 fps | 400 fps | 320 fps | 260 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 472 fps | 377 fps | 302 fps | 245 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 443 fps | 354 fps | 284 fps | 230 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 350 fps | 280 fps | 224 fps | 182 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 300 fps | 240 fps | 192 fps | 156 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 264 fps | 212 fps | 169 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 257 fps | 206 fps | 165 fps | 134 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 243 fps | 194 fps | 155 fps | 126 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 222 fps | 177 fps | 142 fps | 115 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 200 fps | 160 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 171 fps | 137 fps | 110 fps | 89 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 124 fps | 99 fps | 80 fps | 65 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 450 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 418 fps | 334 fps | 268 fps | 217 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 375 fps | 300 fps | 240 fps | 195 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 354 fps | 283 fps | 226 fps | 184 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 332 fps | 266 fps | 213 fps | 173 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 263 fps | 210 fps | 168 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 225 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 198 fps | 159 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 193 fps | 154 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 182 fps | 146 fps | 117 fps | 95 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 166 fps | 133 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 150 fps | 120 fps | 96 fps | 78 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 129 fps | 103 fps | 82 fps | 67 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 93 fps | 75 fps | 60 fps | 48 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 240 fps | 192 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 223 fps | 178 fps | 143 fps | 116 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 200 fps | 160 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 189 fps | 151 fps | 121 fps | 98 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 177 fps | 142 fps | 113 fps | 92 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 140 fps | 112 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 106 fps | 85 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 103 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 54 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 97 fps | 78 fps | 62 fps | 51 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 89 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps | 46 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 80 fps | 64 fps | 51 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 69 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps | 36 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 50 fps | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps |
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About
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries (2019) is a tactical first-person action simulation where you pilot giant mechanical warriors through the fractured Inner Sphere. The game blends intense PvE mech combat with a career-driven campaign that rewards strategic decision-making and contract selection across multiple factions. It's a standout title for players seeking immersive, simulation-focused gameplay rather than arcade-style action.
The game is relatively accessible for modern PCs, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 5968 to meet minimum specifications. You'll want at least 8GB of RAM and a CPU scoring approximately 345 to maintain stable performance. Most mid-range GPUs from the last few generations will deliver smooth FPS at 1080p with medium to high graphics settings, making it straightforward to benchmark and optimize.
With an 80/100 rating, MechWarrior 5 offers substantial entertainment value for action and simulation enthusiasts. If you enjoy tactical mech combat with meaningful progression systems, it's definitely worth playing, especially since it runs well across a broad range of PC hardware.
Performance profile
December 2019 release. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
Simulation titles like MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
The year is 3015. Humanity has expanded to the stars, colonizing a vast region of space known as the Inner Sphere. Where the Star League once ruled in relative stability, generations of countless wars, alliances, and betrayals have divided the Inner Sphere into five distinct Successor States. These states, also known as the Great Houses, have fought and quarreled for centuries over the remnants of the Star League and control of the Inner Sphere. They are now in the midst of a Third Succession War, one which has been raging for almost 150 years. While the battlefields of the Inner Sphere burn with an array of devastating weaponry, none is more formidable than the BattleMech. These immense fighting machines, piloted by elite fighters known as MechWarriors, dominate the wars of the future with enough firepower to annihilate entire cities.
