RimWorld
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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 | 986 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 891 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 940 fps | 763 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 852 fps | 681 fps | 554 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 | 883 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 859 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 998 fps | 811 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 910 fps | 740 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 822 fps | 668 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 881 fps | 705 fps | 573 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 798 fps | 639 fps | 511 fps | 415 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 | 992 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 891 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 840 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 971 fps | 789 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 959 fps | 767 fps | 623 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 822 fps | 658 fps | 534 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 905 fps | 724 fps | 579 fps | 471 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 881 fps | 705 fps | 564 fps | 458 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 832 fps | 666 fps | 532 fps | 433 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 759 fps | 607 fps | 485 fps | 394 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 685 fps | 548 fps | 438 fps | 356 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 587 fps | 470 fps | 376 fps | 305 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 426 fps | 341 fps | 272 fps | 221 fps |
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About
RimWorld (2018) is a sci-fi colony simulation strategy game that stands out for its AI-driven storyteller system. Rather than following a linear narrative, the game dynamically generates stories by simulating complex systems including psychology, ecology, combat, climate, and interpersonal relationships. This deep simulation creates emergent gameplay where every playthrough feels unique, making it a standout indie title with an 84/100 rating.
RimWorld is highly accessible from a performance perspective and doesn't demand cutting-edge hardware. An entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 303 meets the minimum requirements, and 4GB of RAM is sufficient to run the game smoothly. Most modern GPUs will deliver solid FPS performance at high graphics settings, making it an excellent choice for benchmark testing on budget or mid-range systems. The game scales well across different performance tiers.
If you enjoy strategic gameplay with emergent storytelling and deep simulation mechanics, RimWorld is absolutely worth playing. The addictive colony management loop and constant narrative surprises keep players engaged for hundreds of hours, and its low performance requirements mean virtually any gaming PC can handle it.
Performance profile
October 2018 release. RimWorld 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, RimWorld 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 — RimWorld 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.
Storyline
RimWorld follows three survivors from a crashed space liner as they build a colony on a frontier world at the rim of known space. Inspired by the space western vibe of Firefly, the deep simulation of Dwarf Fortress, and the epic scale of Dune and Warhammer 40,000. Manage colonists' moods, needs, thoughts, individual wounds, and illnesses. Engage in deeply-simulated small-team gunplay. Fashion structures, weapons, and apparel from metal, wood, stone, cloth, or exotic, futuristic materials. Fight pirate raiders, hostile tribes, rampaging animals and ancient killing machines. Discover a new generated world each time you play. Build colonies in biomes ranging from desert to jungle to tundra, each with unique flora and fauna. Manage and develop colonists with unique backstories, traits, and skills. Learn to play easily with the help of an intelligent and unobtrusive AI tutor.
