Protect My Cheese
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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 | 986 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 959 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 826 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 918 fps | 746 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 984 fps | 787 fps | 639 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 891 fps | 713 fps | 570 fps | 464 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 | 979 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 839 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 910 fps | 739 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 885 fps | 719 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps | 679 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 953 fps | 762 fps | 619 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 861 fps | 689 fps | 559 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 922 fps | 738 fps | 590 fps | 480 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 669 fps | 535 fps | 428 fps | 348 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 895 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 831 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 918 fps | 746 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 866 fps | 703 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 813 fps | 661 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 803 fps | 643 fps | 522 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 861 fps | 689 fps | 551 fps | 448 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 758 fps | 607 fps | 485 fps | 394 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 738 fps | 590 fps | 472 fps | 384 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 697 fps | 557 fps | 446 fps | 362 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 635 fps | 508 fps | 407 fps | 330 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 574 fps | 459 fps | 367 fps | 298 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 492 fps | 393 fps | 315 fps | 256 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 357 fps | 285 fps | 228 fps | 185 fps |
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About
Protect My Cheese is a chaotic and visually engaging tower defense game released in 2022. Players step into the paws of courageous cats tasked with defending their cheese from relentless swarms of cheese-hungry rats. As an action and strategy indie title, it combines frantic gameplay with strategic elements, making it stand out in the crowded early access market.
To enjoy Protect My Cheese at a smooth frame rate, players should aim for a system with at least an entry-level GPU, scoring around 800 points, and a minimum CPU score of 1953. For optimal performance, having at least 4 GB of RAM is recommended, ensuring that gamers can experience fluid gameplay without interruptions. This game is accessible for a wide range of hardware, making it suitable for casual and dedicated gamers alike, with FPS benchmarks reflecting its lenient graphics settings.
If you enjoy action-packed tower defense games with a quirky twist, Protect My Cheese is worth your attention. With its engaging gameplay and positive reception, it offers a fun experience for both casual players and strategy enthusiasts alike, making it a notable addition to your gaming library.
Performance profile
Released in October 2022, Protect My Cheese targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
As a strategy title, Protect My Cheese 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 — Protect My Cheese 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.
