PCGameBenchmarks
Zen World

Zen World

2021Moderate

Can your GPU run this game?

Estimated FPS across quality settings and resolutions

Search for your GPU above to see a full FPS breakdown at every quality and resolution.

Zen World FPS by GPU

Estimated framerates for 14 reference GPUs · pick a resolution and quality

Full benchmark grid · 14 GPUs × 4 qualities × 3 resolutions

1080p performance

Zen World estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps800 fps640 fps520 fps
RTX 4090929 fps743 fps594 fps483 fps
RX 7900 XTX834 fps667 fps534 fps433 fps
RTX 5080786 fps629 fps503 fps409 fps
RTX 4080 Super738 fps591 fps473 fps384 fps
RTX 4070 Ti584 fps467 fps373 fps303 fps
RTX 4070500 fps400 fps320 fps260 fps
RX 7800 XT441 fps352 fps282 fps229 fps
RTX 3080429 fps343 fps274 fps223 fps
RTX 4060 Ti405 fps324 fps259 fps211 fps
RTX 3070369 fps295 fps236 fps192 fps
RTX 4060333 fps267 fps213 fps173 fps
RTX 3060286 fps229 fps183 fps149 fps
GTX 1660 Super207 fps166 fps133 fps108 fps

1440p performance

Zen World estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090750 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
RTX 4090697 fps557 fps446 fps362 fps
RX 7900 XTX625 fps500 fps400 fps325 fps
RTX 5080589 fps472 fps377 fps307 fps
RTX 4080 Super554 fps443 fps354 fps288 fps
RTX 4070 Ti438 fps350 fps280 fps228 fps
RTX 4070375 fps300 fps240 fps195 fps
RX 7800 XT330 fps264 fps211 fps172 fps
RTX 3080322 fps257 fps206 fps167 fps
RTX 4060 Ti304 fps243 fps194 fps158 fps
RTX 3070277 fps221 fps177 fps144 fps
RTX 4060250 fps200 fps160 fps130 fps
RTX 3060214 fps171 fps137 fps111 fps
GTX 1660 Super155 fps124 fps99 fps81 fps

4K performance

Zen World estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090400 fps320 fps256 fps208 fps
RTX 4090372 fps297 fps238 fps193 fps
RX 7900 XTX333 fps267 fps213 fps173 fps
RTX 5080314 fps252 fps201 fps163 fps
RTX 4080 Super295 fps236 fps189 fps154 fps
RTX 4070 Ti233 fps187 fps149 fps121 fps
RTX 4070200 fps160 fps128 fps104 fps
RX 7800 XT176 fps141 fps113 fps92 fps
RTX 3080171 fps137 fps110 fps89 fps
RTX 4060 Ti162 fps130 fps104 fps84 fps
RTX 3070148 fps118 fps95 fps77 fps
RTX 4060133 fps107 fps85 fps69 fps
RTX 3060114 fps91 fps73 fps59 fps
GTX 1660 Super83 fps66 fps53 fps43 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970

amazon
Shop GPU
Processor
Minimum required

Intel Core i3-3220, AMD Phenom II X4 925 equivalent or better

amazon
Shop CPU
Memory
Minimum required

2 GB

amazon
Shop RAM

* Amazon links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Genres

About

Zen World, released in 2021, is a charming and casual indie strategy game that invites players to immerse themselves in a relaxing world-building experience. Set in a miniature landscape, you have the creative freedom to build a perfect garden for your tiny residents, crafting their kingdoms patch by patch. This unique blend of strategy and creativity makes Zen World notable among early access titles, appealing to those seeking a serene escape from traditional gaming challenges.

When it comes to PC performance, Zen World is quite accessible, making it a great choice even for players with entry-level hardware. The minimum GPU requirement is around a score of 5248, and an entry-level graphics card from the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 or equivalent AMD series should suffice for smooth gameplay at reasonable graphics settings. With a minimum CPU score of 1953 and 2 GB of RAM, you'll likely achieve solid FPS performance without needing a high-end gaming rig.

If you're a fan of casual gaming or enjoy strategy with a creative twist, Zen World is worth a try. Its relaxing atmosphere and engaging gameplay warrant a spot on your playlist, especially if you appreciate indie titles that allow for personal expression and exploration.

Performance profile

Released in October 2021, Zen World targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

As a strategy title, Zen World 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 Zen World; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

Storyline

In this world-building god simulator, your job is to create a beautiful and safe environment for the people of the land. Are you tired of the micro-management of city builders, the paralyzing burden of looking for a perfect move, and controlling every single person in your kingdom? I have good news for you because you don't have to any of that in Zen World! Just provide an expansive and beautiful landscape and people will build and develop their kingdom by themselves!

Screenshots

Related Games