Here is a list of threads relating to the same performance issue yet there is no solution or moderator post/sticky on this issue. You can't tell me we all need to upgrade our hardware because they meet the requirements. There is obviously a problem here.

http://forums.demigodthegame.com/347486
http://forums.demigodthegame.com/347288
http://forums.demigodthegame.com/346786
http://forums.demigodthegame.com/346664
http://forums.demigodthegame.com/347223
http://forums.demigodthegame.com/346169
http://forums.demigodthegame.com/347043
http://forums.demigodthegame.com/346813
http://forums.demigodthegame.com/346250
http://forums.demigodthegame.com/346554
http://forums.demigodthegame.com/346385
http://forums.demigodthegame.com/346209
http://forums.demigodthegame.com/346082