X3: Albion Prelude
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X3: Albion Prelude 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 | 975 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps | 736 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 882 fps | 716 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 833 fps | 677 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 949 fps | 759 fps | 617 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 857 fps | 686 fps | 557 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 918 fps | 735 fps | 588 fps | 478 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 666 fps | 533 fps | 426 fps | 346 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 | 985 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 925 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 900 fps | 731 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 964 fps | 771 fps | 627 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 849 fps | 680 fps | 552 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 827 fps | 661 fps | 537 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 976 fps | 781 fps | 624 fps | 507 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 890 fps | 712 fps | 569 fps | 463 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 804 fps | 643 fps | 514 fps | 418 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 689 fps | 551 fps | 441 fps | 358 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 499 fps | 399 fps | 320 fps | 260 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 823 fps | 669 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 955 fps | 764 fps | 621 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 857 fps | 686 fps | 557 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 808 fps | 647 fps | 525 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 949 fps | 759 fps | 607 fps | 493 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 750 fps | 600 fps | 480 fps | 390 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 643 fps | 514 fps | 411 fps | 334 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 566 fps | 453 fps | 362 fps | 294 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 551 fps | 441 fps | 353 fps | 287 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 520 fps | 416 fps | 333 fps | 271 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 474 fps | 380 fps | 304 fps | 247 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 429 fps | 343 fps | 274 fps | 223 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 367 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 266 fps | 213 fps | 170 fps | 138 fps |
Where to buy
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Minimum Hardware
256 MB 3D DirectX 9 Compatible video card (not onboard) with Pixel Shader 1.1 support
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Genres
About
To run X3: Albion Prelude smoothly, a minimum GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is recommended. This game is not particularly demanding by modern standards, allowing it to run well even on entry-level hardware. For optimal performance, players with mid-range GPUs such as the GTX 1660 or RX 580 can target 1080p resolution with high settings, while those with higher-end GPUs like the RTX 3060 can comfortably push settings to ultra at 1440p.
Given its age and relatively modest graphical fidelity, players can expect smooth gameplay on a wide range of systems, making it accessible for most gamers. Those using integrated graphics might find it challenging to reach satisfactory frame rates, especially in more complex scenes. Overall, if you're looking for a strategic simulation experience without breaking the bank on hardware, this title remains a solid choice even on budget setups.
Performance profile
December 2011 release. X3: Albion Prelude 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.
Simulation titles like X3: Albion Prelude are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.
Extremely light — X3: Albion Prelude 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
War! The X universe is undergoing a period of massive change. What started as a conflict of interest between the Earth and the races of the X Universe has now escalated into a full scale war. Play a part in a war scenario bigger than anything the X Universe has ever seen before! With the war as a backdrop, corporations are vying for power and are driving the X Universe in a new direction. A technological breakthrough will soon allow massive accelerators, forming highways in space and allowing the economy to expand on an unprecedented scale. Highways, a key feature of X Rebirth, are not yet ready, but you can see them being built and participate in the power struggles around the construction of much larger self sustaining economies.
