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Ziggurat 3D Chess

Ziggurat 3D Chess

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1080p performance

Ziggurat 3D Chess estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps840 fps672 fps546 fps
RTX 4090975 fps780 fps624 fps507 fps
RX 7900 XTX875 fps700 fps560 fps455 fps
RTX 5080825 fps660 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 4080 Super775 fps620 fps496 fps403 fps
RTX 4070 Ti612 fps490 fps392 fps319 fps
RTX 4070525 fps420 fps336 fps273 fps
RX 7800 XT463 fps370 fps296 fps241 fps
RTX 3080450 fps360 fps288 fps234 fps
RTX 4060 Ti425 fps340 fps272 fps221 fps
RTX 3070388 fps310 fps248 fps202 fps
RTX 4060350 fps280 fps224 fps182 fps
RTX 3060300 fps240 fps192 fps156 fps
GTX 1660 Super218 fps174 fps139 fps113 fps

1440p performance

Ziggurat 3D Chess estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090788 fps630 fps504 fps410 fps
RTX 4090731 fps585 fps468 fps380 fps
RX 7900 XTX656 fps525 fps420 fps341 fps
RTX 5080619 fps495 fps396 fps322 fps
RTX 4080 Super581 fps465 fps372 fps302 fps
RTX 4070 Ti459 fps367 fps294 fps239 fps
RTX 4070394 fps315 fps252 fps205 fps
RX 7800 XT347 fps278 fps222 fps180 fps
RTX 3080338 fps270 fps216 fps176 fps
RTX 4060 Ti319 fps255 fps204 fps166 fps
RTX 3070291 fps233 fps186 fps151 fps
RTX 4060263 fps210 fps168 fps137 fps
RTX 3060225 fps180 fps144 fps117 fps
GTX 1660 Super163 fps131 fps104 fps85 fps

4K performance

Ziggurat 3D Chess estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090420 fps336 fps269 fps218 fps
RTX 4090390 fps312 fps250 fps203 fps
RX 7900 XTX350 fps280 fps224 fps182 fps
RTX 5080330 fps264 fps211 fps172 fps
RTX 4080 Super310 fps248 fps198 fps161 fps
RTX 4070 Ti245 fps196 fps157 fps127 fps
RTX 4070210 fps168 fps134 fps109 fps
RX 7800 XT185 fps148 fps118 fps96 fps
RTX 3080180 fps144 fps115 fps94 fps
RTX 4060 Ti170 fps136 fps109 fps88 fps
RTX 3070155 fps124 fps99 fps81 fps
RTX 4060140 fps112 fps90 fps73 fps
RTX 3060120 fps96 fps77 fps62 fps
GTX 1660 Super87 fps70 fps56 fps45 fps

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DirectX 11 compatible graphics card (4GB VRAM)

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x86

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1 GB

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About

Ziggurat 3D Chess, released in 2017, is a unique indie strategy game that reimagines the classic game of chess in a true three-dimensional environment. By combining the familiar movements of traditional chess with innovative pieces and rules, it offers a fresh challenge for both new and seasoned players. The game's engaging mechanics and easy-to-learn rules make it accessible to beginners eager to experience this unconventional take on a timeless classic.

For PC gamers, Ziggurat 3D Chess is quite accessible in terms of system requirements. Players will be pleased to know that a minimum entry-level GPU with a score of around 5000 will suffice for smooth gameplay, delivering decent FPS even at higher graphics settings. While not graphically demanding, having adequate RAM—at least 100 GB—is necessary to ensure optimal performance, allowing players to enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience in its vibrant 3D world.

If you're drawn to strategy games and appreciate a blend of old and new mechanics, Ziggurat 3D Chess comes highly recommended. Its innovative gameplay combined with solid ratings makes it an intriguing choice for gamers looking to explore beyond traditional chess while still engaging in strategic depth.

Performance profile

July 2017 release. Ziggurat 3D Chess 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, Ziggurat 3D Chess 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 Ziggurat 3D Chess; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

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