The Ascent
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The Ascent FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 830 fps | 675 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 964 fps | 771 fps | 626 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 865 fps | 692 fps | 562 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 815 fps | 652 fps | 530 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 958 fps | 766 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 757 fps | 605 fps | 484 fps | 394 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 649 fps | 519 fps | 415 fps | 337 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 571 fps | 457 fps | 366 fps | 297 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 556 fps | 445 fps | 356 fps | 289 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 525 fps | 420 fps | 336 fps | 273 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 479 fps | 383 fps | 306 fps | 249 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 432 fps | 346 fps | 277 fps | 225 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 371 fps | 297 fps | 237 fps | 193 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 269 fps | 215 fps | 172 fps | 140 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 973 fps | 778 fps | 623 fps | 506 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 904 fps | 723 fps | 578 fps | 470 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 811 fps | 649 fps | 519 fps | 422 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 765 fps | 612 fps | 489 fps | 398 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 718 fps | 575 fps | 460 fps | 373 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 568 fps | 454 fps | 363 fps | 295 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 487 fps | 389 fps | 311 fps | 253 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 429 fps | 343 fps | 274 fps | 223 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 417 fps | 334 fps | 267 fps | 217 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 394 fps | 315 fps | 252 fps | 205 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 359 fps | 287 fps | 230 fps | 187 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 324 fps | 259 fps | 208 fps | 169 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 278 fps | 222 fps | 178 fps | 145 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 202 fps | 161 fps | 129 fps | 105 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 519 fps | 415 fps | 332 fps | 270 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 482 fps | 386 fps | 308 fps | 251 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 432 fps | 346 fps | 277 fps | 225 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 408 fps | 326 fps | 261 fps | 212 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 383 fps | 306 fps | 245 fps | 199 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 303 fps | 242 fps | 194 fps | 157 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 259 fps | 208 fps | 166 fps | 135 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 229 fps | 183 fps | 146 fps | 119 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 222 fps | 178 fps | 142 fps | 116 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 210 fps | 168 fps | 134 fps | 109 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 192 fps | 153 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 173 fps | 138 fps | 111 fps | 90 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 148 fps | 119 fps | 95 fps | 77 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 107 fps | 86 fps | 69 fps | 56 fps |
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Minimum Hardware
Intel Core Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200) or equivalent / AMD FX-8350 (4 * 4000) or equivalent
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About
The Ascent is a 2021 cyberpunk action RPG offering both solo and co-op gameplay in a sprawling dystopian setting. When the megacorporation that controls everything collapses into chaos, you're left to navigate gang warfare and corporate takeovers while uncovering the truth behind the collapse. The top-down isometric perspective and fast-paced combat make it a standout indie title that blends action-adventure intensity with RPG progression.
The Ascent runs smoothly on modest hardware, making it accessible to most gaming PCs without requiring cutting-edge components. You'll need at least an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 4047 and a CPU scoring roughly 3007, plus 8 GB of RAM to hit playable framerates. Mid-range GPUs easily deliver solid FPS at higher graphics settings, while even older cards can maintain consistent performance at lower quality presets, giving you flexibility in how you optimize for your system.
With a respectable 72/100 rating, The Ascent delivers an engaging cyberpunk experience that appeals to fans of action RPGs and co-op gameplay. If you enjoy immersive dystopian worlds and don't mind the indie production values, it's worth checking out alongside your FPS benchmarking sessions.
Performance profile
Released in July 2021, The Ascent 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.
RPGs like The Ascent 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.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in The Ascent; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
Welcome to The Ascent Group arcology, a self-contained corporate-run metropolis, stretching high into the sky and filled with creatures from all over the galaxy. You play as a worker, enslaved by the company that owns you and everyone else in your district. One day, whilst sent on a routine assignment to make use of your skills with a cyberdeck, you are suddenly caught in a vortex of catastrophic events. The Ascent Group, the largest mega corporation on the planet, shuts down for unknown reasons, causing the automated security systems to go haywire. The survival of your district is threatened: rival corporations are trying to force appropriation and crime syndicates are looking to boost their black-market augmentation trade. You must take up arms to stop them from seizing control and embark on a new mission to find out what started it all. You belong to the corporation. Can you survive without it?
