

Shards of the Realm
Can your GPU run this game?
Estimated FPS across quality settings and resolutions
Search for your GPU above to see a full FPS breakdown at every quality and resolution.
Shards of the Realm FPS by GPU
Estimated framerates for 14 reference GPUs · pick a resolution and quality
Full benchmark grid · 14 GPUs × 4 qualities × 3 resolutions
1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 130 fps | 104 fps | 83 fps | 68 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 121 fps | 97 fps | 77 fps | 63 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 109 fps | 87 fps | 69 fps | 56 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 102 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps | 50 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 76 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps | 40 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 57 fps | 46 fps | 37 fps | 30 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 56 fps | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 53 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps | 27 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 48 fps | 38 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 43 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 37 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps | 19 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 27 fps | 22 fps | 17 fps | 14 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 98 fps | 78 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 91 fps | 73 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 81 fps | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 77 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps | 40 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 72 fps | 58 fps | 46 fps | 38 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 57 fps | 46 fps | 36 fps | 30 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 49 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 43 fps | 34 fps | 28 fps | 22 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 42 fps | 34 fps | 27 fps | 22 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 40 fps | 32 fps | 25 fps | 21 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 36 fps | 29 fps | 23 fps | 19 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 33 fps | 26 fps | 21 fps | 17 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 28 fps | 22 fps | 18 fps | 15 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 20 fps | 16 fps | 13 fps | 11 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 52 fps | 42 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 48 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 43 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 41 fps | 33 fps | 26 fps | 21 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 38 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 30 fps | 24 fps | 19 fps | 16 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 26 fps | 21 fps | 17 fps | 14 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 23 fps | 18 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 22 fps | 18 fps | 14 fps | 12 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 21 fps | 17 fps | 14 fps | 11 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 19 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps | 10 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 17 fps | 14 fps | 11 fps | 9 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 15 fps | 12 fps | 10 fps | 8 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 11 fps | 9 fps | 7 fps | 6 fps |

Where to buy
Shards of the Realm
affiliate
$19.99
$12.99
-35% off
Minimum Hardware
* Amazon links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Genres
About
For an enjoyable experience in this tactical RPG, a mid-range GPU such as the RTX 4060 or RX 7600 is recommended. These graphics cards will handle the game well at 1080p resolution, allowing you to enjoy high settings with smooth frame rates. If you're looking to play at higher resolutions like 1440p, consider stepping up to a higher-end GPU, as this will ensure more demanding graphical elements are rendered without compromising performance.
The game is designed to be accessible, making it a good choice for players with varying hardware setups. For those using the minimum requirements, such as a mid-range GPU, you can still expect decent performance at lower settings; however, the visual fidelity may not be as rich. Overall, if you have a capable mid-range GPU and 6 GB of RAM, you should be well-equipped to dive into this immersive world without significant issues.
Performance profile
October 2024 release. As a current-generation title, Shards of the Realm pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.
As a strategy title, Shards of the Realm 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.
High-end requirement. Shards of the Realm needs an RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7800 XT for comfortable 1440p 60 FPS at High settings. 4K Ultra 60 FPS is flagship territory — RTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX minimum without upscaling.





