Stronghold: Warlords
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Stronghold: Warlords FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 600 fps | 480 fps | 384 fps | 312 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 557 fps | 446 fps | 357 fps | 290 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 500 fps | 400 fps | 320 fps | 260 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 472 fps | 377 fps | 302 fps | 245 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 443 fps | 354 fps | 284 fps | 230 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 350 fps | 280 fps | 224 fps | 182 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 300 fps | 240 fps | 192 fps | 156 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 264 fps | 212 fps | 169 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 257 fps | 206 fps | 165 fps | 134 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 243 fps | 194 fps | 155 fps | 126 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 222 fps | 177 fps | 142 fps | 115 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 200 fps | 160 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 171 fps | 137 fps | 110 fps | 89 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 124 fps | 99 fps | 80 fps | 65 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 450 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 418 fps | 334 fps | 268 fps | 217 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 375 fps | 300 fps | 240 fps | 195 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 354 fps | 283 fps | 226 fps | 184 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 332 fps | 266 fps | 213 fps | 173 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 263 fps | 210 fps | 168 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 225 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 198 fps | 159 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 193 fps | 154 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 182 fps | 146 fps | 117 fps | 95 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 166 fps | 133 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 150 fps | 120 fps | 96 fps | 78 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 129 fps | 103 fps | 82 fps | 67 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 93 fps | 75 fps | 60 fps | 48 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 240 fps | 192 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 223 fps | 178 fps | 143 fps | 116 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 200 fps | 160 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 189 fps | 151 fps | 121 fps | 98 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 177 fps | 142 fps | 113 fps | 92 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 140 fps | 112 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 106 fps | 85 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 103 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 54 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 97 fps | 78 fps | 62 fps | 51 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 89 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps | 46 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 80 fps | 64 fps | 51 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 69 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps | 36 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 50 fps | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps |
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Stronghold: Warlords, released in 2021, is a real-time strategy game from Firefly Studios that transports players to the historical battlefields of East Asia. You’ll command armies made up of Mongol hordes, imperial warriors, and samurai clansmen as you lay siege to intricately designed Japanese castles and fortified Chinese cities. The game not only introduces classic units and siege tactics but also adds new gunpowder-fueled weaponry, making it a notable addition to the long-running Stronghold series.
When it comes to PC performance, Stronghold: Warlords is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum benchmark score of around 5248 and a CPU score of approximately 41. Players need at least 8 GB of RAM to run the game smoothly. For optimal FPS and graphics settings, a GPU in the mid-range tier—like the NVIDIA GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 550—would provide a more enjoyable experience, allowing for higher-quality visuals during intense gameplay scenarios.
If you’re a fan of strategy games and enjoy historical settings, Stronghold: Warlords may be worth your time, even with its 59/100 rating. While it doesn't fully escape its mixed reviews, fans of the genre will likely appreciate its strategic depth and unique focus on eastern castle economies.
Performance profile
Released in March 2021, Stronghold: Warlords 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, Stronghold: Warlords 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.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Stronghold: Warlords; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
