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The Last Defense

The Last Defense

2022Easy to run

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1080p performance

The Last Defense estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps929 fps754 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps862 fps701 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps967 fps774 fps629 fps
RTX 5080999 fps912 fps730 fps593 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps857 fps685 fps557 fps
RTX 4070 Ti846 fps677 fps542 fps440 fps
RTX 4070725 fps580 fps464 fps377 fps
RX 7800 XT639 fps511 fps409 fps332 fps
RTX 3080622 fps497 fps398 fps323 fps
RTX 4060 Ti587 fps470 fps376 fps305 fps
RTX 3070535 fps428 fps343 fps278 fps
RTX 4060484 fps387 fps310 fps251 fps
RTX 3060415 fps332 fps265 fps216 fps
GTX 1660 Super301 fps240 fps192 fps156 fps

1440p performance

The Last Defense estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps871 fps696 fps566 fps
RTX 4090999 fps808 fps647 fps525 fps
RX 7900 XTX907 fps725 fps580 fps472 fps
RTX 5080855 fps684 fps547 fps445 fps
RTX 4080 Super803 fps643 fps514 fps418 fps
RTX 4070 Ti635 fps508 fps406 fps330 fps
RTX 4070544 fps435 fps348 fps283 fps
RX 7800 XT479 fps383 fps307 fps249 fps
RTX 3080466 fps373 fps298 fps243 fps
RTX 4060 Ti440 fps352 fps282 fps229 fps
RTX 3070402 fps321 fps257 fps209 fps
RTX 4060363 fps290 fps232 fps189 fps
RTX 3060311 fps249 fps199 fps162 fps
GTX 1660 Super225 fps180 fps144 fps117 fps

4K performance

The Last Defense estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090580 fps464 fps371 fps302 fps
RTX 4090539 fps431 fps345 fps280 fps
RX 7900 XTX484 fps387 fps310 fps251 fps
RTX 5080456 fps365 fps292 fps237 fps
RTX 4080 Super428 fps343 fps274 fps223 fps
RTX 4070 Ti339 fps271 fps217 fps176 fps
RTX 4070290 fps232 fps186 fps151 fps
RX 7800 XT256 fps205 fps164 fps133 fps
RTX 3080249 fps199 fps159 fps129 fps
RTX 4060 Ti235 fps188 fps150 fps122 fps
RTX 3070214 fps171 fps137 fps111 fps
RTX 4060193 fps155 fps124 fps101 fps
RTX 3060166 fps133 fps106 fps86 fps
GTX 1660 Super120 fps96 fps77 fps63 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 780(1GB) Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7770(1GB)

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Processor
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Intel Quad Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-6300

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Memory
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4 GB

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Genres

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The Last Defense, released in 2022, offers a compelling blend of strategy and fantasy in a captivating tower defense format. Players take on the role of King Severin, navigating a richly crafted narrative while strategically deploying mages to protect the kingdom of Murgaz from impending threats. The game's engaging storyline and unique character perspective set it apart in the strategy genre.

When it comes to PC performance, The Last Defense is relatively accessible, with minimum hardware requirements designed to accommodate entry-level systems. To run the game smoothly at decent FPS, a GPU with a minimum score of around 2171 is recommended, along with a CPU score of about 3469 and at least 4 GB of RAM. Players can expect playable frame rates even on modest configurations, making it an inviting choice for those looking to enjoy an impressive tower defense game without requiring high-end hardware.

If you enjoy strategy games that challenge your tactical thinking and provide a rich narrative experience, then The Last Defense is worth a try. Its solid gameplay mechanics and unique perspective make it appealing for both casual and dedicated gamers alike.

Performance profile

Released in March 2022, The Last Defense 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, The Last Defense 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.

Extremely light — The Last Defense 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.

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