
Can I Run EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair?
SANDLOT · 2016
Our verdict
Runs well on any recent graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX reaches the game's 60 FPS cap.
The publisher states no target settings for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
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Check My PC →What limits performance in EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
The game itself: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair is capped at 60 FPS, and any recent graphics card reaches it.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit on most PCs
Even a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("3.2GHz 4Core") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
2 GB min · 3 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 2 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 3 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
- 1Nothing, once you reach the 60 FPS cap: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair won't go faster, so spend spare performance on higher settings or resolution instead.
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Can You Run EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair?
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Your PC
You can run EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2GB Model or higher) | AMD Radeon HD 7970 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (3GB Model or higher) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 3 GHz 2 Core | 3.2GHz 4Core |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit | Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit | Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | 3 GHz 2 Core | 3.2GHz 4Core |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 7870 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2GB Model or higher) | AMD Radeon HD 7970 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (3GB Model or higher) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit Processor: 3 GHz 2 Core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7870 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2GB Model or higher) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 8 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device Additional Notes: XInput Controller
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit Processor: 3.2GHz 4Core Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7970 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (3GB Model or higher) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 8 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device Additional Notes: XInput Controller
Source: Steam
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair — FAQ
Can I run EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair?+
Runs well on any recent graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair?+
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair needs at least a 3 GHz 2 Core processor, a AMD Radeon HD 7870 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2GB Model or higher) graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 8 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit.
Can EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 54 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M reaches the game's 60 FPS cap.
How much RAM does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair need?+
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, with 8 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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