The Colony
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The Colony FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 705 fps | 564 fps | 451 fps | 366 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 654 fps | 523 fps | 419 fps | 340 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 587 fps | 470 fps | 376 fps | 305 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 554 fps | 443 fps | 354 fps | 288 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 520 fps | 416 fps | 333 fps | 270 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 411 fps | 329 fps | 263 fps | 214 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 352 fps | 282 fps | 226 fps | 183 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 310 fps | 248 fps | 199 fps | 161 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 302 fps | 242 fps | 193 fps | 157 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 285 fps | 228 fps | 183 fps | 148 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 260 fps | 208 fps | 166 fps | 135 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 235 fps | 188 fps | 150 fps | 122 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 201 fps | 161 fps | 129 fps | 105 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 146 fps | 117 fps | 93 fps | 76 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 529 fps | 423 fps | 338 fps | 275 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 491 fps | 393 fps | 314 fps | 255 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 440 fps | 352 fps | 282 fps | 229 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 415 fps | 332 fps | 266 fps | 216 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 390 fps | 312 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 308 fps | 247 fps | 197 fps | 160 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 264 fps | 211 fps | 169 fps | 137 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 233 fps | 186 fps | 149 fps | 121 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 227 fps | 181 fps | 145 fps | 118 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 214 fps | 171 fps | 137 fps | 111 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 195 fps | 156 fps | 125 fps | 101 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 176 fps | 141 fps | 113 fps | 92 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 151 fps | 121 fps | 97 fps | 79 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 109 fps | 88 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 282 fps | 226 fps | 180 fps | 147 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 262 fps | 209 fps | 168 fps | 136 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 235 fps | 188 fps | 150 fps | 122 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 221 fps | 177 fps | 142 fps | 115 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 208 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 164 fps | 132 fps | 105 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 141 fps | 113 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 124 fps | 99 fps | 79 fps | 65 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 121 fps | 97 fps | 77 fps | 63 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 114 fps | 91 fps | 73 fps | 59 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 104 fps | 83 fps | 67 fps | 54 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 94 fps | 75 fps | 60 fps | 49 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 81 fps | 64 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 58 fps | 47 fps | 37 fps | 30 fps |
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) or better / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB) or better
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About
"The Colony," released in 1988, is an action-packed game that places players in the role of Commander Bagdasarian, tasked with handling a crisis as the Delta 5-5 space colony falls into chaos. With its gripping narrative and immersive gameplay, this title stands out for its compelling storyline and the urgency it creates in players as they sequence through various scenarios to restore order. Although released over three decades ago, it remains a notable entry in the action genre.
When it comes to PC performance, "The Colony" is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 5364 and a CPU score of approximately 3185 to run smoothly. Players can expect a satisfactory FPS experience with 4 GB of RAM, allowing even older hardware to comfortably execute this classic. Recommended GPU tiers for optimal performance include those that meet or slightly exceed these minimum requirements, ensuring that you'll enjoy the game at decent graphics settings and with stable frame rates.
Should you play "The Colony"? If you're a fan of action games and value narrative-driven gameplay, this classic certainly warrants your attention. With its nostalgic appeal and engaging challenges, it delivers a rewarding experience that is well worth exploring, regardless of its age in the gaming landscape.
Performance profile
Released in December 1988, The Colony predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
Action titles like The Colony reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in The Colony; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
