Protest Sim
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Protest Sim FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 840 fps | 672 fps | 546 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 975 fps | 780 fps | 624 fps | 507 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 875 fps | 700 fps | 560 fps | 455 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 825 fps | 660 fps | 528 fps | 429 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 775 fps | 620 fps | 496 fps | 403 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 612 fps | 490 fps | 392 fps | 319 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 525 fps | 420 fps | 336 fps | 273 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 463 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 241 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 450 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 425 fps | 340 fps | 272 fps | 221 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 388 fps | 310 fps | 248 fps | 202 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 350 fps | 280 fps | 224 fps | 182 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 300 fps | 240 fps | 192 fps | 156 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 218 fps | 174 fps | 139 fps | 113 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 788 fps | 630 fps | 504 fps | 410 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 731 fps | 585 fps | 468 fps | 380 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 656 fps | 525 fps | 420 fps | 341 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 619 fps | 495 fps | 396 fps | 322 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 581 fps | 465 fps | 372 fps | 302 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 459 fps | 367 fps | 294 fps | 239 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 394 fps | 315 fps | 252 fps | 205 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 347 fps | 278 fps | 222 fps | 180 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 338 fps | 270 fps | 216 fps | 176 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 319 fps | 255 fps | 204 fps | 166 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 291 fps | 233 fps | 186 fps | 151 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 263 fps | 210 fps | 168 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 225 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 163 fps | 131 fps | 104 fps | 85 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 420 fps | 336 fps | 269 fps | 218 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 390 fps | 312 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 350 fps | 280 fps | 224 fps | 182 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 330 fps | 264 fps | 211 fps | 172 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 310 fps | 248 fps | 198 fps | 161 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 245 fps | 196 fps | 157 fps | 127 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 210 fps | 168 fps | 134 fps | 109 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 185 fps | 148 fps | 118 fps | 96 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 180 fps | 144 fps | 115 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 170 fps | 136 fps | 109 fps | 88 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 155 fps | 124 fps | 99 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 140 fps | 112 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 87 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps |
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Protest Sim is designed to be accessible, making it a great option for gamers with lower-end hardware. The minimum GPU requirement is an entry-level card like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT, which allows for decent performance at lower settings. For a smoother experience, especially if you want to enjoy the game at higher settings or resolutions, a mid-range GPU such as the GTX 1660 or RX 580 is recommended.
At 1080p resolution, players can expect to run the game comfortably on medium settings with the recommended mid-range GPUs. Those with entry-level cards should aim for low settings to maintain a stable frame rate. Overall, this title is not particularly demanding, making it accessible for a wide range of systems, so it’s a solid choice for gamers looking for a thought-provoking experience without the need for high-end hardware.
Performance profile
March 2019 release. Protest Sim 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.
As a strategy title, Protest Sim 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.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Protest Sim; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
