Perimeter 2: New Earth
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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 | 869 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 916 fps | 745 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 807 fps | 656 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 982 fps | 785 fps | 638 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 927 fps | 742 fps | 603 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 845 fps | 676 fps | 550 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 955 fps | 764 fps | 611 fps | 496 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 818 fps | 655 fps | 524 fps | 425 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 593 fps | 475 fps | 380 fps | 308 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 | 931 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 878 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 824 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 802 fps | 651 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 859 fps | 687 fps | 558 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 946 fps | 757 fps | 605 fps | 492 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 920 fps | 736 fps | 589 fps | 479 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 869 fps | 695 fps | 556 fps | 452 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 793 fps | 634 fps | 507 fps | 412 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 716 fps | 573 fps | 458 fps | 372 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 614 fps | 491 fps | 393 fps | 319 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 445 fps | 356 fps | 285 fps | 231 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 916 fps | 733 fps | 596 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 851 fps | 681 fps | 553 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 955 fps | 764 fps | 611 fps | 496 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 900 fps | 720 fps | 576 fps | 468 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 845 fps | 676 fps | 541 fps | 440 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 668 fps | 535 fps | 428 fps | 347 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 573 fps | 458 fps | 367 fps | 298 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 505 fps | 404 fps | 323 fps | 262 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 491 fps | 393 fps | 314 fps | 255 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 464 fps | 371 fps | 297 fps | 241 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 423 fps | 338 fps | 271 fps | 220 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 382 fps | 305 fps | 244 fps | 199 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 327 fps | 262 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 237 fps | 190 fps | 152 fps | 123 fps |
Where to buy
Perimeter 2: New Earth
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Minimum Hardware
Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or Athlon XP 2500+(minimum), Intel Core 2 Duo or Athlon X2(recommended)
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About
Perimeter 2: New Earth, released in 2009, is a real-time strategy game that builds on the innovative ideas of its predecessor, integrating territorial gameplay and landscape modification into a new technological framework. Utilizing the Vista Game Engine, the game enhances the battlefield experience by allowing players to manipulate ground and water elements for strategic advantage, offering a unique twist to classic RTS gameplay.
For players looking to benchmark their PC’s performance with Perimeter 2, an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of approximately 500 is sufficient to achieve playable FPS. The game demands a minimum CPU score of around 231 and requires only 1 GB of RAM, making it quite accessible for older or less powerful systems. Expect decent performance at low to medium graphics settings, ideal for users seeking casual gameplay without taxing their hardware.
While Perimeter 2: New Earth holds a low rating of 30/100, fans of the strategy genre may still find value in its unique mechanics and engaging gameplay. If you appreciate RTS games that focus on territory and environmental tactics, it's worth considering, provided you manage your expectations regarding its overall execution and reception.
Performance profile
January 2009 release. Perimeter 2: New Earth 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, Perimeter 2: New Earth 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 — Perimeter 2: New Earth 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.
