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Thunder Tier One

Thunder Tier One

2021Moderate

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1080p performance

Thunder Tier One estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090589 fps471 fps377 fps306 fps
RTX 4090547 fps437 fps350 fps284 fps
RX 7900 XTX490 fps392 fps314 fps255 fps
RTX 5080462 fps370 fps296 fps240 fps
RTX 4080 Super434 fps348 fps278 fps226 fps
RTX 4070 Ti343 fps275 fps220 fps179 fps
RTX 4070294 fps235 fps188 fps153 fps
RX 7800 XT259 fps207 fps166 fps135 fps
RTX 3080252 fps202 fps161 fps131 fps
RTX 4060 Ti238 fps191 fps152 fps124 fps
RTX 3070217 fps174 fps139 fps113 fps
RTX 4060196 fps157 fps126 fps102 fps
RTX 3060168 fps135 fps108 fps87 fps
GTX 1660 Super122 fps98 fps78 fps63 fps

1440p performance

Thunder Tier One estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090441 fps353 fps283 fps230 fps
RTX 4090410 fps328 fps262 fps213 fps
RX 7900 XTX368 fps294 fps235 fps191 fps
RTX 5080347 fps277 fps222 fps180 fps
RTX 4080 Super326 fps261 fps209 fps169 fps
RTX 4070 Ti257 fps206 fps165 fps134 fps
RTX 4070221 fps177 fps141 fps115 fps
RX 7800 XT194 fps156 fps124 fps101 fps
RTX 3080189 fps151 fps121 fps98 fps
RTX 4060 Ti179 fps143 fps114 fps93 fps
RTX 3070163 fps130 fps104 fps85 fps
RTX 4060147 fps118 fps94 fps77 fps
RTX 3060126 fps101 fps81 fps66 fps
GTX 1660 Super91 fps73 fps59 fps48 fps

4K performance

Thunder Tier One estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090235 fps188 fps151 fps122 fps
RTX 4090219 fps175 fps140 fps114 fps
RX 7900 XTX196 fps157 fps126 fps102 fps
RTX 5080185 fps148 fps118 fps96 fps
RTX 4080 Super174 fps139 fps111 fps90 fps
RTX 4070 Ti137 fps110 fps88 fps71 fps
RTX 4070118 fps94 fps75 fps61 fps
RX 7800 XT104 fps83 fps66 fps54 fps
RTX 3080101 fps81 fps65 fps52 fps
RTX 4060 Ti95 fps76 fps61 fps50 fps
RTX 307087 fps70 fps56 fps45 fps
RTX 406078 fps63 fps50 fps41 fps
RTX 306067 fps54 fps43 fps35 fps
GTX 1660 Super49 fps39 fps31 fps25 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950

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Processor
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Intel Core i5 3.3 GHz

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Memory
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8 GB

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About

Thunder Tier One, released in 2021, is an engaging top-down tactical shooter that immerses players in the role of tier one operators navigating complex scenarios set around the globe during the late 80s and early 90s. The game uniquely blends action and simulation elements, allowing players to leverage their leadership and tactical skills while selecting contemporary equipment to complete missions. Customization options for your Tier One avatar enhance the gameplay, making it notable for those who appreciate strategy mixed with adrenaline-pumping action.

In terms of PC performance, Thunder Tier One is designed to be accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 5352. With 8 GB of RAM, players can expect smooth gameplay even on moderate hardware, achieving respectable FPS rates. For those seeking a solid gaming experience, GPUs like the NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD RX 550 should serve well, ensuring that graphics settings are sufficiently adjusted for optimal performance without sacrificing frame rates.

If you enjoy tactical shooters with an emphasis on strategy and team play, Thunder Tier One comes highly recommended. Its blend of action and simulation, coupled with strong player ratings, makes it an engaging choice for both casual and dedicated gamers looking to explore the tactical genre.

Performance profile

Released in December 2021, Thunder Tier One 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.

Simulation titles like Thunder Tier One are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Thunder Tier One; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

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