The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 995 fps | 796 fps | 647 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 924 fps | 739 fps | 600 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 829 fps | 663 fps | 539 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 977 fps | 782 fps | 625 fps | 508 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 918 fps | 734 fps | 587 fps | 477 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 725 fps | 580 fps | 464 fps | 377 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 622 fps | 497 fps | 398 fps | 323 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 548 fps | 438 fps | 351 fps | 285 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 533 fps | 426 fps | 341 fps | 277 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 503 fps | 403 fps | 322 fps | 262 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 459 fps | 367 fps | 294 fps | 239 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 415 fps | 332 fps | 265 fps | 216 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 355 fps | 284 fps | 227 fps | 185 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 258 fps | 206 fps | 165 fps | 134 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 933 fps | 746 fps | 597 fps | 485 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 866 fps | 693 fps | 554 fps | 450 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 777 fps | 622 fps | 497 fps | 404 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 733 fps | 586 fps | 469 fps | 381 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 688 fps | 551 fps | 441 fps | 358 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 544 fps | 435 fps | 348 fps | 283 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 466 fps | 373 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 411 fps | 329 fps | 263 fps | 214 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 400 fps | 320 fps | 256 fps | 208 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 378 fps | 302 fps | 242 fps | 196 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 344 fps | 275 fps | 220 fps | 179 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 311 fps | 249 fps | 199 fps | 162 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 266 fps | 213 fps | 171 fps | 139 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 193 fps | 155 fps | 124 fps | 100 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 497 fps | 398 fps | 318 fps | 259 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 462 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 240 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 415 fps | 332 fps | 265 fps | 216 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 391 fps | 313 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 367 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 290 fps | 232 fps | 186 fps | 151 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 249 fps | 199 fps | 159 fps | 129 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 219 fps | 175 fps | 140 fps | 114 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 213 fps | 171 fps | 136 fps | 111 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 201 fps | 161 fps | 129 fps | 105 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 184 fps | 147 fps | 117 fps | 95 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 166 fps | 133 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 142 fps | 114 fps | 91 fps | 74 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 103 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 54 fps |
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is a story-driven JRPG that launched in 2017, continuing the acclaimed Trails series with protagonist Rean Schwarzer now serving as a military professor. The game blends turn-based combat with character development and narrative depth, exploring themes of conflict and mystery across a richly detailed world. It's notable for its compelling storytelling and substantial playtime, making it a favorite among RPG enthusiasts.
This title is quite accessible from a PC performance standpoint, requiring only entry-level GPU hardware with a benchmark score around 2533 to meet minimum requirements. You'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and a CPU scoring roughly 1542, specs that most gaming PCs from the last decade can handle. Even modest graphics cards will deliver solid FPS at standard settings, making it an excellent choice if you're benchmarking older or budget-friendly systems.
With an 86/100 rating, Trails of Cold Steel III is absolutely worth playing if you enjoy character-driven JRPGs with engaging narratives. Its forgiving hardware requirements mean almost any PC gamer can experience this quality adventure without performance concerns.
Performance profile
September 2017 release. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III 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 Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III 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 Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
