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Space Hulk: Ascension

Space Hulk: Ascension

51/100
5 ratings2014Easy to run

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1080p performance

Space Hulk: Ascension estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps937 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps988 fps803 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps871 fps707 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps847 fps688 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps800 fps650 fps
RTX 3070999 fps912 fps729 fps593 fps
RTX 4060999 fps824 fps659 fps535 fps
RTX 3060882 fps706 fps565 fps459 fps
GTX 1660 Super640 fps512 fps409 fps333 fps

1440p performance

Space Hulk: Ascension estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps946 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps889 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps865 fps703 fps
RTX 4070999 fps926 fps741 fps602 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps816 fps653 fps531 fps
RTX 3080993 fps794 fps635 fps516 fps
RTX 4060 Ti938 fps750 fps600 fps488 fps
RTX 3070855 fps684 fps547 fps444 fps
RTX 4060772 fps618 fps494 fps401 fps
RTX 3060662 fps529 fps424 fps344 fps
GTX 1660 Super480 fps384 fps307 fps249 fps

4K performance

Space Hulk: Ascension estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps988 fps791 fps642 fps
RTX 4090999 fps918 fps734 fps596 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps824 fps659 fps535 fps
RTX 5080971 fps776 fps621 fps505 fps
RTX 4080 Super912 fps729 fps584 fps474 fps
RTX 4070 Ti721 fps576 fps461 fps375 fps
RTX 4070618 fps494 fps395 fps321 fps
RX 7800 XT544 fps435 fps348 fps283 fps
RTX 3080529 fps424 fps339 fps275 fps
RTX 4060 Ti500 fps400 fps320 fps260 fps
RTX 3070456 fps365 fps292 fps237 fps
RTX 4060412 fps329 fps264 fps214 fps
RTX 3060353 fps282 fps226 fps184 fps
GTX 1660 Super256 fps205 fps164 fps133 fps

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GeForce 400+, AMD Radeon 4000+

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Processor
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2 GHz Dual Core

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2 GB

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Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Strategy

About

Space Hulk: Ascension, released in 2014, is a 3D turn-based strategy game that revitalizes the classic board game experience with modern RPG mechanics. Players engage in tactical combat set within the Warhammer 40,000 universe as they navigate through three immersive chapters filled with unique missions and a variety of enemies. Its blend of strategy and RPG elements makes it a noteworthy title for fans of both genres.

To achieve optimal performance in Space Hulk: Ascension, an upper mid-range GPU is recommended, with a minimum benchmark score of around 19,457. This places it within a tier that can comfortably handle the game's graphics settings, ensuring fluid FPS during gameplay. While the game's requirements are accessible for many systems, players looking for a seamless experience should consider investing in a capable GPU to fully enjoy the tactical visuals and gameplay dynamics.

Given its mixed rating of 51/100, Space Hulk: Ascension may not be for everyone, particularly those who prioritize high scores in their gaming selections. However, for fans of strategy and RPG genres who enjoy turn-based combat, the game offers a unique experience worth exploring despite its critical reception. Consider your preferences and expectations when deciding to dive into this strategic challenge.

Performance profile

Released in October 2014, Space Hulk: Ascension 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, Space Hulk: Ascension 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 — Space Hulk: Ascension 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.

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