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RTX 4090 — XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 1080p

SMOOTH ~172 FPS at 1080p High settings
⚠ DLC Note: As an expansion, this title may carry higher GPU overhead than the base game due to additional content and assets.

RTX 4090 runs XCOM: Enemy Unknown at approximately ~172 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. At 1440p: ~125 FPS (SMOOTH). At 4K: ~83 FPS (SMOOTH).

RTX 4090 — FPS at High settings
1080p
172 FPS SMOOTH
1440p
125 FPS SMOOTH
4K
83 FPS SMOOTH
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SMOOTH
~172 FPS

The RTX 4090 delivers ~172 FPS in XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 1080P High settings — exceeding the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold by 112 FPS. This GPU is a strong match for high-refresh-rate monitors on this title. No upgrade needed.

Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
172
FPS
134 1% low
SMOOTH
1440p
125
FPS
98 1% low
SMOOTH
4K
83
FPS
65 1% low
SMOOTH
RTX 4090 Specs
VRAM 24 GB
Generation 2022
Upscaling DLSS 3
Frame Gen ✓ DLSS 3 Frame Gen
Perf tier
∿ Formula only FPS estimated by GPU performance model. Feature toggles hidden until verified.
Upscaling / AI
Upscaling not supported in this title
Ray Tracing
Not in this title
Frame Gen
Not in this title
CPU Tier
GPU
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CPU
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Frequently asked questions — RTX 4090 & XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Can I run XCOM: Enemy Unknown on RTX 4090?

Yes. The RTX 4090 delivers approximately 172 FPS in XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 1080p High settings. This exceeds the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold — gameplay is fluid without any adjustments needed.

What FPS does RTX 4090 get in XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 1440p?

The RTX 4090 averages approximately 125 FPS in XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 1440p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. Excellent result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

Can RTX 4090 run XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 4K?

The RTX 4090 averages approximately 83 FPS in XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 4K High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. 4K gaming is fully viable on this GPU for this title.

About XCOM: Enemy Unknown

XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics. The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the stra…

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