Sanctum 2
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Sanctum 2 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 | 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 929 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 980 fps | 796 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 888 fps | 710 fps | 577 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 | 920 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 895 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 846 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 949 fps | 771 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 857 fps | 696 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 918 fps | 735 fps | 597 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 832 fps | 666 fps | 533 fps | 433 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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 929 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 876 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 822 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 800 fps | 650 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 857 fps | 686 fps | 557 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 944 fps | 755 fps | 604 fps | 491 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 918 fps | 735 fps | 588 fps | 478 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 867 fps | 694 fps | 555 fps | 451 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 791 fps | 633 fps | 506 fps | 411 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 714 fps | 571 fps | 457 fps | 371 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 612 fps | 490 fps | 392 fps | 318 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 444 fps | 355 fps | 284 fps | 231 fps |
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About
Sanctum 2 is a 2013 indie hybrid that blends tower defense strategy with first-person shooter action. During the building phase, you construct towers and walls to defend against incoming waves, then switch to FPS combat mode to directly engage enemies alongside your defenses. The game supports up to 4-player co-op, making it a unique cross-genre experience that rated 70/100 on IGDB.
Sanctum 2 is quite accessible on modern hardware and won't strain your system. With only 2 GB RAM minimum, it runs smoothly on integrated graphics and older GPUs. Even budget mid-range cards from the last decade will deliver solid FPS performance at high settings, making it an excellent benchmark title for testing older or lower-tier hardware configurations.
If you enjoy creative gameplay blending genres, Sanctum 2 is worth trying, especially for co-op sessions with friends. The strategy-shooter mix won't appeal to everyone, but it offers solid entertainment for its indie pedigree and remains highly playable on modest PC specifications.
Performance profile
Released in May 2013, Sanctum 2 sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
As a strategy title, Sanctum 2 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 — Sanctum 2 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.
