W.A.R.D.
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W.A.R.D. FPS by GPU
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Full benchmark grid · 14 GPUs × 4 qualities × 3 resolutions
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 | 832 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 878 fps | 713 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 967 fps | 774 fps | 628 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 941 fps | 753 fps | 611 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 889 fps | 711 fps | 578 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 810 fps | 648 fps | 527 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 915 fps | 732 fps | 585 fps | 476 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 784 fps | 627 fps | 502 fps | 408 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 568 fps | 455 fps | 364 fps | 296 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 | 994 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 892 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 841 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 972 fps | 790 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 960 fps | 768 fps | 624 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 823 fps | 659 fps | 535 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 906 fps | 725 fps | 580 fps | 471 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 882 fps | 706 fps | 564 fps | 459 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 833 fps | 666 fps | 533 fps | 433 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 759 fps | 608 fps | 486 fps | 395 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 686 fps | 549 fps | 439 fps | 357 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 588 fps | 470 fps | 376 fps | 306 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 426 fps | 341 fps | 273 fps | 222 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 878 fps | 702 fps | 571 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 815 fps | 652 fps | 530 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 915 fps | 732 fps | 585 fps | 476 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 862 fps | 690 fps | 552 fps | 448 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 810 fps | 648 fps | 518 fps | 421 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 640 fps | 512 fps | 410 fps | 333 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 549 fps | 439 fps | 351 fps | 285 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 483 fps | 387 fps | 309 fps | 251 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 470 fps | 376 fps | 301 fps | 245 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 444 fps | 355 fps | 284 fps | 231 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 405 fps | 324 fps | 259 fps | 211 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 366 fps | 293 fps | 234 fps | 190 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 314 fps | 251 fps | 201 fps | 163 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 227 fps | 182 fps | 146 fps | 118 fps |
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To run this sci-fi tower defense game smoothly, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is sufficient to meet the minimum requirements. This allows for a playable experience at 1080p resolution with medium settings, which should provide a decent balance between graphical fidelity and performance. If you're looking to enhance your visuals and maintain a steady frame rate, stepping up to mid-range options like the GTX 1660 Super or RX 6600 will enable you to enjoy higher settings and potentially 1440p gaming.
Overall, the game is quite accessible in terms of hardware requirements, making it a great choice for gamers with budget builds. Those with higher-end GPUs can expect excellent performance at 1440p or even 4K with optimized settings. As a result, if you're a fan of strategy games and enjoy managing resources and defenses, this title is a recommended addition, especially for those using mid-range to entry-level gaming rigs.
Performance profile
As a strategy title, W.A.R.D. 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 — W.A.R.D. 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.
