Tribes: Ascend
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Tribes: Ascend FPS by GPU
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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 | 901 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 950 fps | 772 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 837 fps | 680 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 814 fps | 662 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 961 fps | 769 fps | 625 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 877 fps | 701 fps | 570 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 990 fps | 792 fps | 633 fps | 515 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 848 fps | 679 fps | 543 fps | 441 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 615 fps | 492 fps | 394 fps | 320 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 | 965 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 910 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 855 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 831 fps | 675 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 891 fps | 713 fps | 579 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 981 fps | 785 fps | 628 fps | 510 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 954 fps | 763 fps | 611 fps | 496 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 901 fps | 721 fps | 577 fps | 469 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 822 fps | 657 fps | 526 fps | 427 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 742 fps | 594 fps | 475 fps | 386 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 636 fps | 509 fps | 407 fps | 331 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 461 fps | 369 fps | 295 fps | 240 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 950 fps | 760 fps | 618 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 882 fps | 706 fps | 573 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 990 fps | 792 fps | 633 fps | 515 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 933 fps | 746 fps | 597 fps | 485 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 877 fps | 701 fps | 561 fps | 456 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 693 fps | 554 fps | 443 fps | 360 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 594 fps | 475 fps | 380 fps | 309 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 523 fps | 418 fps | 335 fps | 272 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 509 fps | 407 fps | 326 fps | 265 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 481 fps | 385 fps | 308 fps | 250 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 438 fps | 351 fps | 280 fps | 228 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 396 fps | 317 fps | 253 fps | 206 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 339 fps | 271 fps | 217 fps | 176 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 246 fps | 197 fps | 157 fps | 128 fps |
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About
Tribes: Ascend is a fast-paced multiplayer FPS released in 2012 that stands out for its emphasis on speed and team-based gameplay. The fourth major entry in the Tribes series, it centers around capture the flag matches where coordinated teamwork and momentum-driven combat are key to victory. With its free-to-play model and arcade-style action, it carved out a dedicated community among players seeking skill-based competitive gameplay.
The game is highly accessible for modern systems, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score around 552 to run. You'll need at least 2 GB of RAM to get started. For smooth FPS performance in benchmark testing, even budget GPUs from the past decade deliver excellent results, making Tribes: Ascend ideal for testing lower-end hardware or achieving high refresh rates on modest systems. Performance scales well across different graphics settings, so you have flexibility depending on your target FPS.
If you enjoyed classic arena shooters or team-based FPS titles, Tribes: Ascend is worth checking out despite its 77/100 rating. The free-to-play format means you can jump in without investment and experience its unique speed-focused gameplay firsthand.
Performance profile
April 2012 release. Tribes: Ascend targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
Action titles like Tribes: Ascend reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Tribes: Ascend 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.
