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Mars 2030

Mars 2030

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1080p performance

Mars 2030 estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090615 fps492 fps393 fps320 fps
RTX 4090571 fps457 fps365 fps297 fps
RX 7900 XTX512 fps410 fps328 fps266 fps
RTX 5080483 fps386 fps309 fps251 fps
RTX 4080 Super454 fps363 fps290 fps236 fps
RTX 4070 Ti359 fps287 fps230 fps186 fps
RTX 4070307 fps246 fps197 fps160 fps
RX 7800 XT271 fps217 fps173 fps141 fps
RTX 3080263 fps211 fps169 fps137 fps
RTX 4060 Ti249 fps199 fps159 fps129 fps
RTX 3070227 fps181 fps145 fps118 fps
RTX 4060205 fps164 fps131 fps107 fps
RTX 3060176 fps141 fps112 fps91 fps
GTX 1660 Super127 fps102 fps81 fps66 fps

1440p performance

Mars 2030 estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090461 fps369 fps295 fps240 fps
RTX 4090428 fps343 fps274 fps223 fps
RX 7900 XTX384 fps307 fps246 fps200 fps
RTX 5080362 fps290 fps232 fps188 fps
RTX 4080 Super340 fps272 fps218 fps177 fps
RTX 4070 Ti269 fps215 fps172 fps140 fps
RTX 4070231 fps184 fps148 fps120 fps
RX 7800 XT203 fps162 fps130 fps106 fps
RTX 3080198 fps158 fps126 fps103 fps
RTX 4060 Ti187 fps149 fps119 fps97 fps
RTX 3070170 fps136 fps109 fps88 fps
RTX 4060154 fps123 fps98 fps80 fps
RTX 3060132 fps105 fps84 fps69 fps
GTX 1660 Super96 fps76 fps61 fps50 fps

4K performance

Mars 2030 estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090246 fps197 fps157 fps128 fps
RTX 4090228 fps183 fps146 fps119 fps
RX 7900 XTX205 fps164 fps131 fps107 fps
RTX 5080193 fps155 fps124 fps100 fps
RTX 4080 Super181 fps145 fps116 fps94 fps
RTX 4070 Ti143 fps115 fps92 fps75 fps
RTX 4070123 fps98 fps79 fps64 fps
RX 7800 XT108 fps87 fps69 fps56 fps
RTX 3080105 fps84 fps67 fps55 fps
RTX 4060 Ti100 fps80 fps64 fps52 fps
RTX 307091 fps73 fps58 fps47 fps
RTX 406082 fps66 fps52 fps43 fps
RTX 306070 fps56 fps45 fps37 fps
GTX 1660 Super51 fps41 fps33 fps26 fps

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060

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Processor
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Intel i3-6100 / AMD FX4350 or greater

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8 GB

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About

Mars 2030, released in 2016, is an indie adventure RPG that immerses players in the challenges of a one-way mission to Mars aboard the U.S.S. Armstrong. Players navigate through procedurally generated crises in space, utilizing a heavily pixelated green terminal interface that evokes a retro gaming feel. Its unique blend of simulator and strategy elements sets it apart, offering a creative take on survival in an outer space environment.

In terms of PC performance, Mars 2030 is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 8540 and a CPU with a benchmark score of roughly 2628. Players should have at least 8 GB of RAM for optimal performance, ensuring smooth gameplay even when facing the unpredictability of the procedurally generated events. For those aiming for higher FPS and better graphics settings, upgrading to a mid-range GPU could provide a more enjoyable experience.

Overall, while Mars 2030’s score of 50/100 indicates a mixed reception, fans of indie titles and retro aesthetics might find its unique gameplay worth exploring. The game's niche appeal and creative concept could resonate with players looking for something off the beaten path, especially those who enjoy strategic survival experiences.

Performance profile

Released in March 2016, Mars 2030 sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

As a strategy title, Mars 2030 is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.

Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Mars 2030. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.

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