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Moonlight Chess

Moonlight Chess

2025Easy to run

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1080p performance

Moonlight Chess 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 fps926 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps836 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps882 fps717 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps799 fps640 fps520 fps

1440p performance

Moonlight Chess 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 fps941 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps829 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps992 fps806 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps937 fps761 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps855 fps694 fps
RTX 4060999 fps965 fps772 fps627 fps
RTX 3060999 fps827 fps662 fps538 fps
GTX 1660 Super749 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps

4K performance

Moonlight Chess estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps932 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps836 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps970 fps788 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps911 fps741 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps900 fps720 fps585 fps
RTX 4070965 fps772 fps617 fps502 fps
RX 7800 XT850 fps680 fps544 fps442 fps
RTX 3080827 fps662 fps529 fps430 fps
RTX 4060 Ti781 fps625 fps500 fps406 fps
RTX 3070712 fps570 fps456 fps370 fps
RTX 4060643 fps515 fps412 fps334 fps
RTX 3060551 fps441 fps353 fps287 fps
GTX 1660 Super400 fps320 fps256 fps208 fps

Minimum Hardware

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GeForce 9600 GT (512 MB)

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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Duo

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

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For an enjoyable experience in this turn-based tactical auto-battler, a minimum of an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is required. This ensures smooth gameplay at lower settings. However, for better visuals and performance, especially at higher resolutions, a mid-range GPU such as the GTX 1660 Super or RX 6600 would be more suitable, allowing you to play comfortably at 1080p with medium to high settings.

The game is designed to be accessible, making it a great option for players with lower-spec machines. With just 2 GB of RAM needed, even budget systems can handle it. For those with higher-end setups, targeting 1440p resolution with high settings should provide a visually pleasing experience while maintaining solid frame rates. Overall, this game offers a good balance of strategy and accessibility, making it an excellent choice for both casual and dedicated gamers.

Performance profile

November 2025 release. As a current-generation title, Moonlight Chess pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

As a strategy title, Moonlight Chess 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 — Moonlight Chess 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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