Orcs Must Die! 2
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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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 966 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 828 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 924 fps | 739 fps | 601 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 958 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 932 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 880 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 988 fps | 802 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 892 fps | 725 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 956 fps | 765 fps | 621 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 866 fps | 693 fps | 554 fps | 450 fps |
4K 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 | 966 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 911 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 856 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 833 fps | 676 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 892 fps | 714 fps | 580 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 982 fps | 786 fps | 629 fps | 511 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 956 fps | 765 fps | 612 fps | 497 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 903 fps | 722 fps | 578 fps | 469 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 823 fps | 658 fps | 527 fps | 428 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 743 fps | 595 fps | 476 fps | 387 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 637 fps | 510 fps | 408 fps | 331 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 462 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 240 fps |
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About
Orcs Must Die! 2 is a 2012 action tower defense hybrid that blends strategy with fast-paced combat. Players defend against waves of orcs and monsters using a customizable arsenal of magical defenses, traps, and direct attacks. The game's emphasis on creative destruction and cooperative multiplayer made it a standout indie title that still holds up as a unique blend of genres.
Running Orcs Must Die! 2 is straightforward on modern hardware, as it's not a demanding title by today's standards. You can expect solid 60+ FPS performance on integrated graphics or older mid-range GPUs, while even entry-level discrete graphics cards will deliver excellent frame rates at high settings. The game scales well across performance tiers, making it accessible whether you're benchmarking an older rig or running it on current hardware.
With a respectable 76/100 rating, Orcs Must Die! 2 remains a worthwhile playthrough for fans of tower defense and action-strategy games. Its lightweight performance profile makes it ideal for testing older systems or enjoying a classic indie experience without stressing your GPU.
Performance profile
July 2012 release. Orcs Must Die! 2 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.
As a strategy title, Orcs Must Die! 2 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 — Orcs Must Die! 2 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.
