Smelter
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Smelter 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 | 982 fps | 798 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 841 fps | 684 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 927 fps | 741 fps | 602 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 902 fps | 721 fps | 586 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 851 fps | 681 fps | 553 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 970 fps | 776 fps | 621 fps | 505 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 876 fps | 701 fps | 561 fps | 456 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 751 fps | 601 fps | 481 fps | 391 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 545 fps | 436 fps | 349 fps | 283 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 | 952 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 855 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 992 fps | 806 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 932 fps | 757 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 920 fps | 736 fps | 598 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 986 fps | 789 fps | 631 fps | 513 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 869 fps | 695 fps | 556 fps | 452 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 845 fps | 676 fps | 541 fps | 439 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 798 fps | 639 fps | 511 fps | 415 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 728 fps | 582 fps | 466 fps | 378 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 657 fps | 526 fps | 421 fps | 342 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 563 fps | 451 fps | 361 fps | 293 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 408 fps | 327 fps | 261 fps | 212 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 841 fps | 673 fps | 547 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 977 fps | 781 fps | 625 fps | 508 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 876 fps | 701 fps | 561 fps | 456 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 826 fps | 661 fps | 529 fps | 430 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 776 fps | 621 fps | 497 fps | 404 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 614 fps | 491 fps | 393 fps | 319 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 526 fps | 421 fps | 337 fps | 273 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 463 fps | 371 fps | 296 fps | 241 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 451 fps | 361 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 426 fps | 341 fps | 272 fps | 221 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 388 fps | 311 fps | 248 fps | 202 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 351 fps | 280 fps | 224 fps | 182 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 301 fps | 240 fps | 192 fps | 156 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 218 fps | 174 fps | 139 fps | 113 fps |
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About
Smelter, released in 2021, is a unique blend of action, adventure, and real-time strategy that harks back to the nostalgic charm of 16-bit games. Players assume the role of Eve, accompanied by the enigmatic armor known as Smelter, as they traverse the vibrant Rumbly Lands. The game's engaging mechanics center around fortification building and strategic combat, setting it apart from traditional platformers and providing a fresh gaming experience.
For optimal performance in Smelter, players can expect to run the game smoothly with an entry-level GPU, providing an estimated FPS that suits a range of hardware setups. A minimum graphics card score of around 1997 is recommended, suggesting compatibility with budget-friendly GPUs. With just 4 GB of RAM required, Smelter offers impressive accessibility for both casual gamers and those looking to benchmark their system performance without needing high-end specifications.
If you're a fan of indie games that combine strategy and engaging storytelling, Smelter is well worth your time. Its unique gameplay and charming aesthetics have garnered positive reviews, making it an enjoyable choice for anyone looking to explore new genres.
Performance profile
Released in April 2021, Smelter 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, Smelter 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 — Smelter 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
After the destruction of the Garden, Eve finds herself in an unfamiliar world and her beloved Adam is nowhere to be found. On her search for Adam, she encounters Smelter, an unusually over-confident, winged creature with the powerful ability to “Flootipoo” with others, giving them incredible powers. Offering his apparently “invaluable” assistance, Smelter flootipoos with Eve and they depart on a journey to the treacherous Rumbly Lands to expand Smelter’s territory, allowing them to reach further into the various domains to find out what happened to her Adam, hoping to find him in one piece and find a way back home.
