The Council
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 806 fps | 645 fps | 524 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 935 fps | 748 fps | 599 fps | 486 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 839 fps | 672 fps | 537 fps | 437 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 791 fps | 633 fps | 507 fps | 412 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 744 fps | 595 fps | 476 fps | 387 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 588 fps | 470 fps | 376 fps | 306 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 504 fps | 403 fps | 322 fps | 262 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 444 fps | 355 fps | 284 fps | 231 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 432 fps | 345 fps | 276 fps | 224 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 408 fps | 326 fps | 261 fps | 212 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 372 fps | 297 fps | 238 fps | 193 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 336 fps | 269 fps | 215 fps | 175 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 288 fps | 230 fps | 184 fps | 150 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 209 fps | 167 fps | 134 fps | 109 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 756 fps | 604 fps | 484 fps | 393 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 702 fps | 561 fps | 449 fps | 365 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 630 fps | 504 fps | 403 fps | 327 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 594 fps | 475 fps | 380 fps | 309 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 558 fps | 446 fps | 357 fps | 290 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 441 fps | 353 fps | 282 fps | 229 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 378 fps | 302 fps | 242 fps | 196 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 333 fps | 266 fps | 213 fps | 173 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 324 fps | 259 fps | 207 fps | 168 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 306 fps | 245 fps | 196 fps | 159 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 279 fps | 223 fps | 178 fps | 145 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 252 fps | 201 fps | 161 fps | 131 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 216 fps | 173 fps | 138 fps | 112 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 156 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 403 fps | 322 fps | 258 fps | 210 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 374 fps | 299 fps | 239 fps | 195 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 336 fps | 269 fps | 215 fps | 175 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 317 fps | 253 fps | 203 fps | 165 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 297 fps | 238 fps | 190 fps | 155 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 235 fps | 188 fps | 150 fps | 122 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 201 fps | 161 fps | 129 fps | 105 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 177 fps | 142 fps | 114 fps | 92 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 173 fps | 138 fps | 111 fps | 90 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 163 fps | 130 fps | 104 fps | 85 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 149 fps | 119 fps | 95 fps | 77 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 134 fps | 107 fps | 86 fps | 70 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 115 fps | 92 fps | 74 fps | 60 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 83 fps | 67 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps |
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About
The Council (2018) is an episodic narrative adventure that blends RPG mechanics with a classic murder mystery setup. The game emphasizes player choice and consequence, letting you develop various skills and make decisions that permanently shape the story's direction. It stands out in the adventure genre for its focus on meaningful dialogue and character manipulation rather than action-heavy gameplay.
Running The Council smoothly requires modest hardware by modern standards. An entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 3127 handles the game comfortably, making it accessible to budget PC gamers. You'll get solid FPS performance on integrated graphics or older dedicated cards, though for consistent 60+ FPS at higher graphics settings, a mid-range GPU offers more headroom. The minimum specs call for 4GB RAM and a CPU score around 2083, so even older systems can run it without performance bottlenecks.
If you enjoy narrative-driven games with branching storylines and character-focused gameplay, The Council is worth playing. With a respectable 77/100 rating, it delivers an engaging mystery experience without demanding a high-end gaming rig.
Performance profile
March 2018 release. The Council was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
RPGs like The Council 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 Council; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
"THE COUNCIL begins in 1793, with players taking the role of secret society member Louis de Richet after his invitation to a private island off the shores of England by the enigmatic Lord Mortimer. Joining him are a number of high profile guests, including Napoleon Bonaparte and President of the newly-formed United States of America, George Washington. The strange nature of this private reception goes beyond just the prestigious guests –Richet’s own mother has recently gone missing on the island, while each and every one of the colorful cast seems to have their own hidden agendas."
