Samurai Chess
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Samurai Chess FPS by GPU
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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 | 942 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 885 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 861 fps | 699 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 922 fps | 738 fps | 600 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 813 fps | 650 fps | 528 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 988 fps | 791 fps | 633 fps | 514 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 933 fps | 747 fps | 597 fps | 485 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 851 fps | 681 fps | 545 fps | 443 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 769 fps | 615 fps | 492 fps | 400 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 659 fps | 527 fps | 422 fps | 343 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 478 fps | 382 fps | 306 fps | 248 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 899 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 835 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 922 fps | 749 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 870 fps | 707 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 817 fps | 664 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 807 fps | 646 fps | 525 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 865 fps | 692 fps | 553 fps | 450 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 762 fps | 609 fps | 488 fps | 396 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 741 fps | 593 fps | 474 fps | 385 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 700 fps | 560 fps | 448 fps | 364 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 638 fps | 511 fps | 408 fps | 332 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 577 fps | 461 fps | 369 fps | 300 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 494 fps | 395 fps | 316 fps | 257 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 358 fps | 287 fps | 229 fps | 186 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 922 fps | 738 fps | 590 fps | 480 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 857 fps | 685 fps | 548 fps | 445 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 769 fps | 615 fps | 492 fps | 400 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 725 fps | 580 fps | 464 fps | 377 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 681 fps | 545 fps | 436 fps | 354 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 538 fps | 430 fps | 344 fps | 280 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 461 fps | 369 fps | 295 fps | 240 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 406 fps | 325 fps | 260 fps | 211 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 395 fps | 316 fps | 253 fps | 206 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 373 fps | 299 fps | 239 fps | 194 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 340 fps | 272 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 307 fps | 246 fps | 197 fps | 160 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 264 fps | 211 fps | 169 fps | 137 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 191 fps | 153 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
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About
Samurai Chess, released in 2021, is a unique blend of traditional chess gameplay infused with the vibrant aesthetics of Samurai Warriors. This puzzle, simulator, and strategy game allows players to engage in classic chess battles with friends or AI opponents while unlocking new scenarios and chess pieces to enrich their experience. The game's distinctive visual style and thematic elements set it apart from conventional chess titles, offering a fresh take on a timeless strategy game.
In terms of PC performance, Samurai Chess is quite accessible and can run smoothly on entry-level hardware, reflecting its low demands. With a minimum GPU requirement of around 1165 points, players should ideally opt for an entry-level graphics card to achieve stable FPS rates. Running the game on a system with at least 2 GB of RAM provides a fluid experience, and players can expect decent performance even on modest setups, making it suitable for a wide array of gaming PCs.
If you're a fan of strategy games or simply enjoy chess with a twist, Samurai Chess is worth considering. Its appealing graphics and engaging gameplay mechanics, paired with relatively low hardware requirements, make it a fun choice for players looking for a fresh puzzle-sim experience.
Performance profile
Released in April 2021, Samurai Chess 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, Samurai Chess 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 — Samurai Chess 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.
