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Z. Year One

Z. Year One

50/100
0 ratings2017Easy to run

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1080p performance

Z. Year One estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps982 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps912 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps818 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps950 fps772 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps892 fps725 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps881 fps705 fps573 fps
RTX 4070944 fps755 fps604 fps491 fps
RX 7800 XT832 fps665 fps532 fps433 fps
RTX 3080809 fps647 fps518 fps421 fps
RTX 4060 Ti764 fps612 fps489 fps397 fps
RTX 3070697 fps558 fps446 fps362 fps
RTX 4060629 fps504 fps403 fps327 fps
RTX 3060540 fps432 fps345 fps281 fps
GTX 1660 Super391 fps313 fps250 fps203 fps

1440p performance

Z. Year One estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps906 fps737 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps842 fps684 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps944 fps755 fps614 fps
RTX 5080999 fps890 fps712 fps579 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps836 fps669 fps544 fps
RTX 4070 Ti826 fps661 fps529 fps430 fps
RTX 4070708 fps567 fps453 fps368 fps
RX 7800 XT624 fps499 fps399 fps324 fps
RTX 3080607 fps486 fps388 fps316 fps
RTX 4060 Ti573 fps459 fps367 fps298 fps
RTX 3070523 fps418 fps335 fps272 fps
RTX 4060472 fps378 fps302 fps246 fps
RTX 3060405 fps324 fps259 fps210 fps
GTX 1660 Super293 fps235 fps188 fps153 fps

4K performance

Z. Year One estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090755 fps604 fps483 fps393 fps
RTX 4090701 fps561 fps449 fps365 fps
RX 7900 XTX629 fps504 fps403 fps327 fps
RTX 5080594 fps475 fps380 fps309 fps
RTX 4080 Super558 fps446 fps357 fps290 fps
RTX 4070 Ti441 fps353 fps282 fps229 fps
RTX 4070378 fps302 fps242 fps196 fps
RX 7800 XT333 fps266 fps213 fps173 fps
RTX 3080324 fps259 fps207 fps168 fps
RTX 4060 Ti306 fps245 fps196 fps159 fps
RTX 3070279 fps223 fps178 fps145 fps
RTX 4060252 fps201 fps161 fps131 fps
RTX 3060216 fps173 fps138 fps112 fps
GTX 1660 Super156 fps125 fps100 fps81 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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NVIDIA GeForce 500 series or equivalent

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4 GB

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Genres

StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)IndieCard & Board Game

About

Z. Year One, released in 2017, is a crowdfunded single-player collectible card game that merges the tactical depth of turn-based strategy with the eerie atmosphere of horror films. By incorporating elements from tabletop classics, this indie title stands out for its unique visuals and cinematic imagery featured on each card, appealing to both card game enthusiasts and casual gamers alike.

When it comes to PC performance, Z. Year One is quite accessible, making it ideal for a wide range of players. The game's minimum GPU requirement is an entry-level graphics card, typically scoring around 2780, which means even lower-tier GPUs should run the game smoothly. Players with a setup that includes at least 4 GB of RAM can expect stable FPS rates at modest graphics settings, ensuring an enjoyable gaming experience without the need for high-end hardware.

While Z. Year One has a mid-range rating of 50/100, its blend of strategy and horror elements might resonate with a niche audience. If you're a fan of card games and enjoy indie titles, it’s worth giving Z. Year One a try, especially considering its accessible performance requirements.

Performance profile

February 2017 release. Z. Year One was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

As a strategy title, Z. Year One 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.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Z. Year One; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

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