Tropico 4: The Academy
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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 | 890 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 965 fps | 784 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 939 fps | 763 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 887 fps | 721 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 809 fps | 657 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 913 fps | 730 fps | 593 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 978 fps | 783 fps | 626 fps | 509 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 709 fps | 567 fps | 454 fps | 369 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 | 986 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 959 fps | 779 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 822 fps | 668 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 905 fps | 724 fps | 588 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 880 fps | 704 fps | 572 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 832 fps | 665 fps | 540 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 948 fps | 758 fps | 607 fps | 493 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 856 fps | 685 fps | 548 fps | 445 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 734 fps | 587 fps | 470 fps | 382 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 532 fps | 426 fps | 340 fps | 277 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 877 fps | 712 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 814 fps | 661 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 913 fps | 730 fps | 593 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 861 fps | 689 fps | 560 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 809 fps | 647 fps | 526 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 799 fps | 639 fps | 511 fps | 415 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 685 fps | 548 fps | 438 fps | 356 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 603 fps | 483 fps | 386 fps | 314 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 587 fps | 470 fps | 376 fps | 305 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 554 fps | 443 fps | 355 fps | 288 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 505 fps | 404 fps | 323 fps | 263 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 457 fps | 365 fps | 292 fps | 237 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 391 fps | 313 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 284 fps | 227 fps | 182 fps | 148 fps |
Where to buy
Tropico 4: The Academy
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$1.49
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Minimum Hardware
Shadermodel 3.0 (Geforce 6600 or higher, Radeon X1600-Serie), 256 MB, DirectX 9.0c
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About
Tropico 4: The Academy is quite accessible in terms of hardware requirements, making it an excellent choice for players with entry-level GPUs like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT. These graphics cards can handle the game comfortably at 1080p with medium settings, providing a smooth experience while managing the island's various strategic elements. Players with slightly older or less powerful hardware can still enjoy the game at lower resolutions, such as 720p, without compromising too much on visual fidelity.
For those with more powerful GPUs, such as the GTX 1660 or RX 6600, pushing the settings to high or ultra will enhance the game's visual appeal significantly, particularly in its detailed environments and vibrant colors. Overall, this title is not demanding, which means it can run well on a wide range of systems, making it a great pick for casual gamers and strategy enthusiasts alike. If you're looking for a fun simulation experience without the need for cutting-edge hardware, this game is highly recommended.
Performance profile
Released in September 2013, Tropico 4: The Academy 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, Tropico 4: The Academy 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 — Tropico 4: The Academy 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.
