Total War: Warhammer - Norsca
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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 | 936 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 987 fps | 802 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 870 fps | 707 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 846 fps | 688 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 799 fps | 649 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 911 fps | 729 fps | 592 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 823 fps | 658 fps | 535 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 881 fps | 705 fps | 564 fps | 458 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 639 fps | 511 fps | 409 fps | 332 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 | 945 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 888 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 864 fps | 702 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 926 fps | 740 fps | 602 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 815 fps | 652 fps | 530 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 992 fps | 793 fps | 635 fps | 516 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 937 fps | 749 fps | 599 fps | 487 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 854 fps | 683 fps | 547 fps | 444 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 771 fps | 617 fps | 494 fps | 401 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 661 fps | 529 fps | 423 fps | 344 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 479 fps | 383 fps | 307 fps | 249 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 987 fps | 790 fps | 642 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 917 fps | 733 fps | 596 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 823 fps | 658 fps | 535 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 970 fps | 776 fps | 621 fps | 504 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 911 fps | 729 fps | 583 fps | 474 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 720 fps | 576 fps | 461 fps | 374 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 617 fps | 494 fps | 395 fps | 321 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 544 fps | 435 fps | 348 fps | 283 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 529 fps | 423 fps | 338 fps | 275 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 500 fps | 400 fps | 320 fps | 260 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 455 fps | 364 fps | 291 fps | 237 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 411 fps | 329 fps | 263 fps | 214 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 353 fps | 282 fps | 226 fps | 183 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 256 fps | 205 fps | 164 fps | 133 fps |
Where to buy
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Minimum Hardware
(DirectX 11) AMD Radeon HD 5770 1024MB | NVIDIA GTS 450 1024MB | Intel HD4000 @720P
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About
To run the Norsca expansion of Total War: Warhammer effectively, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is recommended for a smooth experience at 1080p resolution. Players with mid-range graphics cards, such as the GTX 1660 Super or RX 580, can expect to enjoy higher settings with stable frame rates. The game is not overly demanding, making it accessible for a wide range of systems, including those with older hardware.
For the best performance, aim for high settings at 1080p with a mid-range GPU. Those with high-end cards like the RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT can comfortably push settings to ultra at 1440p, taking full advantage of the detailed environments and large-scale battles. Overall, for gamers looking to dive into a dynamic and strategic campaign, this expansion offers a solid blend of performance and accessibility, allowing for enjoyable gameplay across various hardware setups.
Performance profile
August 2017 release. Total War: Warhammer - Norsca 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.
As a strategy title, Total War: Warhammer - Norsca 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 — Total War: Warhammer - Norsca 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.
Storyline
In the far north, between the Chaos Wastes and the Sea of Claws, lies Norsca. A barren, inhospitable peninsula in the far north of the Old World, it is home to ferocious tribes of warriors, hardened by the relentless blizzards, the barren icy tundra and the monstrous denizens of this accursed land. Fanatical servants of the dark gods, they will stop at nothing to prove their primal might, in a relentless hunt for worthy foes and fresh raiding grounds. In battle, Norscan armies are swift and vicious, featuring a backbone of increasingly fierce and more heavily armed Marauder infantry units. With the right buildings in place, they can also recruit a wide array of monstrous units such as Trolls, Fimir Warriors, Norscan Ice Wolves and Skin Wolves. At the top of the tree are the Frost-Wyrm and the colossal War Mammoth.
