Star Wars: The Old Republic
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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 | 924 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 975 fps | 792 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 859 fps | 698 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps | 679 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 986 fps | 789 fps | 641 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 899 fps | 720 fps | 585 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 812 fps | 650 fps | 528 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 870 fps | 696 fps | 557 fps | 453 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 631 fps | 505 fps | 404 fps | 328 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 | 990 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 934 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 877 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 853 fps | 693 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 914 fps | 731 fps | 594 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 805 fps | 644 fps | 523 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 979 fps | 783 fps | 627 fps | 509 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 925 fps | 740 fps | 592 fps | 481 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 843 fps | 675 fps | 540 fps | 438 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 762 fps | 609 fps | 487 fps | 396 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 653 fps | 522 fps | 418 fps | 339 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 473 fps | 379 fps | 303 fps | 246 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 975 fps | 780 fps | 634 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 905 fps | 724 fps | 588 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 812 fps | 650 fps | 528 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 957 fps | 766 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 899 fps | 720 fps | 576 fps | 468 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 711 fps | 569 fps | 455 fps | 370 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 609 fps | 487 fps | 390 fps | 317 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 537 fps | 429 fps | 344 fps | 279 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 522 fps | 418 fps | 334 fps | 272 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 493 fps | 395 fps | 316 fps | 256 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 450 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 406 fps | 325 fps | 260 fps | 211 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 348 fps | 279 fps | 223 fps | 181 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 252 fps | 202 fps | 162 fps | 131 fps |
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About
Star Wars: The Old Republic is a free-to-play massively multiplayer RPG released in 2011 that lets you craft your own Star Wars saga across eight legendary classes. The game emphasizes player choice, allowing you to pursue the light or dark side of the Force while your decisions shape both your personal story and those of your companions. With story-driven quests and meaningful consequences, SWTOR remains a unique entry in the MMO space a decade after launch.
Running SWTOR doesn't require cutting-edge hardware, making it accessible to budget-conscious gamers and those with older systems. The game benchmark data shows it needs only an entry-level GPU with a score around 96 and a CPU score near 154 to reach playable performance, along with 6 GB of RAM. You can expect solid FPS performance on modest graphics settings across most modern GPUs, though higher-end cards will push maximum settings and higher framerates without issue.
With a respectable 76/100 rating, SWTOR is worth playing if you enjoy story-rich MMOs and Star Wars lore. The combination of engaging narrative and low hardware requirements makes it an excellent choice for players seeking an immersive RPG experience without demanding top-tier PC performance.
Performance profile
December 2011 release. Star Wars: The Old Republic 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.
RPGs like Star Wars: The Old Republic stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.
Extremely light — Star Wars: The Old Republic 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
Protected by the legendary Jedi Order, the Galactic Republic stood as a bastion of peace in the galaxy for a thousand generations. Several centuries ago, the greatest threat the galaxy has ever known emerged in the form of the dark Sith Empire. After a volatile war, the Republic emerged victorious and the Sith were assumed to be extinct. Nonetheless, the Jedi have maintained a constant vigil over the ancient Sith homeworld, Korriban, to protect the galaxy from the darkness that still resides in the planet's tombs. Though a small group of survivors escaped to warn of the Imperial invasion, it was only a minor reprieve for the Republic. Korriban was one of several worlds to fall in the initial onslaught, and in the years that followed, the Republic suffered many more painful defeats. Emboldened by their numerous victories, the Empire soon moved to conquer the Core Worlds, luring the Republic fleet out of position and launching a surprise attack against the noble world of Alderaan. The courageous stand on Alderaan rallied the spirits of Republic defenders across the galaxy, but the balance of the power remained in the Empire's favor. This only fueled the surprise felt when the Imperial Dark Council extended the offer to the Republic to engage in peace negotiations. Suspecting possible treachery, Republic officials agreed to meet on Alderaan, but insisted that the Jedi Order marshal all its resources to provide comprehensive security. The Jedi complied, sending most senior members of the Order to Alderaan, and leaving only a token force in the Temple on Coruscant... After destroying the Jedi Temple and overwhelming the Republic's defenses, Imperial forces occupied Coruscant, holding the planet hostage while negotiations restarted on Alderaan. With their capital at stake, Republic officials had little choice but to agree to the Empire's terms. The Treaty of Coruscant was signed, forcing the Republic to cede control of several star systems and to acknowledge new boundaries of Imperial dominion. Though the treaty brought about an official end to the war, tensions between the two sides have remained high over the last several years, and now, a return to open war seems all but inevitable...
