The Trail: Frontier Challenge
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 940 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 991 fps | 806 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 898 fps | 719 fps | 584 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 931 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 856 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 960 fps | 780 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 867 fps | 705 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 929 fps | 744 fps | 604 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 842 fps | 674 fps | 539 fps | 438 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 940 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 886 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 832 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 810 fps | 658 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 867 fps | 694 fps | 564 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 955 fps | 764 fps | 611 fps | 497 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 929 fps | 744 fps | 595 fps | 483 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 878 fps | 702 fps | 562 fps | 456 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 800 fps | 640 fps | 512 fps | 416 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 723 fps | 578 fps | 463 fps | 376 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 620 fps | 496 fps | 397 fps | 322 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 449 fps | 359 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
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About
The Trail: Frontier Challenge, released in 2016, invites players to embark on an adventurous journey through a vivid and immersive world. Blending elements of adventure, role-playing (RPG), and simulation, this indie title encourages exploration and discovery as you climb mountains, collect rare items, and improve your character's wardrobe. Its unique premise of uncovering the undiscovered is a refreshing take on genre conventions.
When it comes to PC performance, The Trail: Frontier Challenge is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of approximately 171 and a CPU score of around 154. With as little as 1 GB of RAM, gamers can expect smooth gameplay at decent graphics settings, making it a suitable choice for budget setups. Players can achieve satisfactory FPS on integrated graphics or low-end dedicated GPUs, making the game's benchmark friendly for a wide range of systems.
Considering its 60/100 rating, The Trail: Frontier Challenge may not be for everyone, but it can appeal to those who enjoy relaxed exploration and strategy. If you appreciate indie adventures with a focus on discovery, this game could provide an enjoyable experience that complements a diverse gaming library.
Performance profile
Released in September 2016, The Trail: Frontier Challenge sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
As a strategy title, The Trail: Frontier Challenge 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 Trail: Frontier Challenge 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.
