Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
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Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion 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 | 975 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 932 fps | 746 fps | 606 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 | 966 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 940 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 888 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 996 fps | 810 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 900 fps | 731 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 964 fps | 771 fps | 627 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 874 fps | 699 fps | 559 fps | 454 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 | 975 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 919 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 864 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 840 fps | 683 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 900 fps | 720 fps | 585 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 991 fps | 793 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 964 fps | 771 fps | 617 fps | 501 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 911 fps | 729 fps | 583 fps | 474 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 830 fps | 664 fps | 531 fps | 432 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 750 fps | 600 fps | 480 fps | 390 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 643 fps | 514 fps | 411 fps | 334 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 466 fps | 373 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
Where to buy
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Minimum Hardware
256 MB Video Card w/Pixel Shader 3.0 Support (Radeon X1650 / GeForce
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About
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion is an award-winning real-time strategy game released in 2012 that blends action and simulation gameplay in a compelling space opera setting. The game stands out in the RTS genre by emphasizing large-scale empire management and tactical combat across multiple star systems. Its deep diplomacy mechanics and faction-based gameplay create engaging scenarios where political alliances shape the outcome of galactic warfare.
The game is relatively undemanding by modern standards, making it accessible across a wide range of hardware. Entry-level GPUs from the GTX 750 Ti era or equivalent can maintain solid FPS performance even at higher graphics settings. Most mid-range GPUs will deliver excellent benchmark results at 1080p with high settings, easily achieving 60+ FPS, while the game scales well if you want to push visual quality further or play at higher resolutions.
With an 80/100 rating and a dedicated player base, Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion remains an excellent choice for strategy fans and anyone seeking deep tactical gameplay. If you enjoy complex RTS mechanics and space-themed strategy, this game deserves a spot in your library.
Performance profile
June 2012 release. Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
As a strategy title, Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion 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 — Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion 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.
