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Zenith

Zenith

1982Easy to run

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1080p performance

Zenith estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps858 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps931 fps756 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps906 fps736 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps855 fps695 fps
RTX 3070999 fps975 fps780 fps634 fps
RTX 4060999 fps881 fps704 fps572 fps
RTX 3060943 fps755 fps604 fps491 fps
GTX 1660 Super684 fps547 fps438 fps356 fps

1440p performance

Zenith estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps950 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps925 fps751 fps
RTX 4070999 fps991 fps792 fps644 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps873 fps698 fps567 fps
RTX 3080999 fps849 fps679 fps552 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps802 fps642 fps521 fps
RTX 3070914 fps731 fps585 fps475 fps
RTX 4060825 fps660 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 3060708 fps566 fps453 fps368 fps
GTX 1660 Super513 fps410 fps328 fps267 fps

4K performance

Zenith estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps845 fps687 fps
RTX 4090999 fps981 fps785 fps638 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps881 fps704 fps572 fps
RTX 5080999 fps830 fps664 fps540 fps
RTX 4080 Super975 fps780 fps624 fps507 fps
RTX 4070 Ti770 fps616 fps493 fps401 fps
RTX 4070660 fps528 fps423 fps343 fps
RX 7800 XT582 fps465 fps372 fps303 fps
RTX 3080566 fps453 fps362 fps294 fps
RTX 4060 Ti535 fps428 fps342 fps278 fps
RTX 3070487 fps390 fps312 fps253 fps
RTX 4060440 fps352 fps282 fps229 fps
RTX 3060377 fps302 fps242 fps196 fps
GTX 1660 Super274 fps219 fps175 fps142 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Compatible with DirectX9 with 1024 MB RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 / ATI Radeon HD 5850)

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Processor
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Dual Core processor

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Memory
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4 GB

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Genres

Shooter

About

Zenith, released in 1982, is a classic shooter game that immerses players in the role of a Skyfighter, tasked with defending the burgeoning city of Zenith from an alien invasion. This arcade-style game combines fast-paced action with engaging gameplay mechanics, as players must shoot down various objects threatening the city’s construction, making it a notable title in the shooter genre for its innovative concept and tense atmosphere.

In terms of PC performance, Zenith is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1285 to ensure smooth gameplay. With just 4 GB of RAM, the game runs effectively on lower-end hardware, making it simple for players to achieve decent FPS even on modest systems. Gamers looking to enjoy Zenith will find that dedicated GPUs in the lower performance tiers are sufficient, allowing for playable graphics settings without demanding top-tier specs.

Should you play Zenith? If you're a fan of retro shooters and enjoy engaging in nostalgic gameplay, Zenith is certainly worth trying, given its historical significance and the fun it offers. The game's straightforward mechanics combined with engaging action make it an excellent choice for those exploring the roots of the shooter genre.

Performance profile

Released in December 1982, Zenith predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.

Zenith is latency-sensitive: a high refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz+) and consistent 1% low framerate matter more than raw averages. Aim for a GPU that delivers 20–30% more headroom than the "just 60 FPS" tier to keep frame pacing smooth during intense fights.

Extremely light — Zenith 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.

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