RX 5700 XT runs News Tower at approximately ~55 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~55 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~21 FPS (STRUGGLE).
The RX 5700 XT runs News Tower at ~55 FPS on 1440P High settings — within the 30–60 FPS playable range but below the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold. Switching from High to Medium settings typically recovers approximately 4 FPS on this GPU tier. Note: Performance in large-scale or late-game scenarios depends heavily on your processor's single-thread clock speed, not just GPU power — a fast CPU matters as much as your GPU here. Note: This title is currently in Early Access. Performance estimates include a conservative buffer — actual results may vary as the game continues to be optimized between patches.
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Can I run News Tower on RX 5700 XT?
Yes. The RX 5700 XT delivers approximately 55 FPS in News Tower at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is in the 30–60 FPS playable range. Switching to Medium settings recovers roughly 15–20% more FPS.
What FPS does RX 5700 XT get in News Tower at 1440p?
The RX 5700 XT averages approximately 55 FPS in News Tower at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.
Can RX 5700 XT run News Tower at 4K?
The RX 5700 XT averages approximately 21 FPS in News Tower at 4K High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.
About News Tower
News Tower is a news and resource management game. Your goal is to build a newspaper empire in 1930s New York that is profitable, independent, and – most importantly – wins the trust of its readers.
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