Can I Run Tribes: Ascend?
Hi-Rez Studios · 2012
This edition packages weapon DLC from ten previous expansions as well new featured content.
Can You Run Tribes: Ascend?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Tribes: Ascend’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Tribes: Ascend — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | ATI or Nvidia graphics card with 512MB video ram or better and Shader Model 3.0+ support. (ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher). DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectX compatible sound card | ATI or Nvidia graphics card with 1GB video ram or better and Shader Model 3.0+ support (Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+). |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz | Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 | Windows 7 64-bit |
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.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Tribes: Ascend is a demanding action game from 2012. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Tribes: Ascend System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Tribes: Ascend, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 | Windows 7 64-bit |
| Processor | Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz | Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU |
| Memory | 2GB (XP), 3GB (Vista, Win7) | 4GB |
| Graphics | ATI or Nvidia graphics card with 512MB video ram or better and Shader Model 3.0+ support. (ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher). DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectX compatible sound card | ATI or Nvidia graphics card with 1GB video ram or better and Shader Model 3.0+ support (Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+). |
| Storage | 10 GB free | — |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz Memory: 2GB (XP), 3GB (Vista, Win7) Hard Disk Space: 10 GB free Video Card: ATI or Nvidia graphics card with 512MB video ram or better and Shader Model 3.0+ support. (ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher). DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectX compatible sound card
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 64-bit Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU Memory: 4GB Video Card: ATI or Nvidia graphics card with 1GB video ram or better and Shader Model 3.0+ support (Nvidia GeForce GTX 560+ or ATI Radeon 6950+).
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Tribes: Ascend — FAQ
Can I run Tribes: Ascend?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Tribes: Ascend. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 FPS. 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 Tribes: Ascend?+
Tribes: Ascend needs at least a Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz processor, a ATI or Nvidia graphics card with 512MB video ram or better and Shader Model 3.0+ support. (ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher). DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectX compatible sound card graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 10 GB free of storage, running Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista or Windows 7.
Can Tribes: Ascend run without a graphics card?+
No — Tribes: Ascend is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: ATI or Nvidia graphics card with 512MB video ram or better and Shader Model 3.0+ support. (ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher). DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectX compatible sound card).
How much RAM does Tribes: Ascend need?+
Tribes: Ascend officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM, with 4GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.