Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
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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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 941 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 915 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 864 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 970 fps | 788 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 876 fps | 712 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 939 fps | 751 fps | 610 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 851 fps | 681 fps | 544 fps | 442 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 934 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 986 fps | 801 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 868 fps | 706 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 845 fps | 686 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 997 fps | 798 fps | 648 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 909 fps | 728 fps | 591 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 821 fps | 657 fps | 534 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 880 fps | 704 fps | 563 fps | 458 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 638 fps | 510 fps | 408 fps | 332 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 854 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 976 fps | 793 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 876 fps | 712 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 826 fps | 671 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 970 fps | 776 fps | 631 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 958 fps | 767 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 821 fps | 657 fps | 526 fps | 427 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 724 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 376 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 704 fps | 563 fps | 451 fps | 366 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 665 fps | 532 fps | 426 fps | 346 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 606 fps | 485 fps | 388 fps | 315 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 548 fps | 438 fps | 350 fps | 285 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 469 fps | 375 fps | 300 fps | 244 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 340 fps | 272 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
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About
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is the long-awaited sequel to the original post-apocalyptic RPG that inspired the Fallout series. Released in 2015, this tactical RPG puts you in command of a Desert Ranger squad navigating a hostile wasteland with strategic combat and meaningful choices. With over 80 hours of gameplay, it delivers substantial depth for players who enjoy turn-based strategy and immersive storytelling in desolate, unforgiving environments.
This game is highly accessible from a performance standpoint, making it an excellent benchmark title for older or budget gaming systems. Wasteland 2 requires only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score around 947 and just 4 GB of RAM to run smoothly. You can expect solid FPS performance even on modest hardware, and the game scales well if you want to push graphics settings higher on newer GPUs, giving you plenty of flexibility for performance testing.
If you enjoy tactical RPGs with retro charm and strategic depth, Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is worth playing. The game's 80/100 rating reflects its engaging gameplay and compelling post-apocalyptic world, making it a solid choice for both entertainment and benchmarking purposes.
Performance profile
Released in October 2015, Wasteland 2: Director's Cut 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, Wasteland 2: Director's Cut 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 — Wasteland 2: Director's Cut 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.
