Mars Colony: Frontier
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 977 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 882 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 931 fps | 756 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 843 fps | 675 fps | 548 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 992 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 874 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 851 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 989 fps | 803 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 901 fps | 732 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 814 fps | 662 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 872 fps | 698 fps | 567 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 791 fps | 632 fps | 506 fps | 411 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 983 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 882 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 832 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 962 fps | 781 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 950 fps | 760 fps | 617 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 814 fps | 651 fps | 529 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 897 fps | 717 fps | 574 fps | 466 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 872 fps | 698 fps | 558 fps | 454 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 824 fps | 659 fps | 527 fps | 428 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 751 fps | 601 fps | 481 fps | 391 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 679 fps | 543 fps | 434 fps | 353 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 582 fps | 465 fps | 372 fps | 302 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 422 fps | 337 fps | 270 fps | 219 fps |
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About
Mars Colony: Frontier, released in 2015, is an indie adventure and role-playing simulator that immerses players in the challenges of surviving on the red planet. In this open-world experience, you play as an astronaut grappling with the demands of an isolated colony while navigating threats such as starvation, illness, and radiation storms. Despite its ambitious premise, the game received a mediocre rating of 40/100, which may impact its appeal to some players.
In terms of PC performance, Mars Colony: Frontier is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 330 to achieve playable FPS. With just 4 GB of RAM, players can comfortably run the game on lower graphics settings, making it suitable for budget-friendly builds. As a benchmark, GPUs from the lower tier are capable of delivering adequate performance without pushing hardware to its limits, ensuring a smoother gaming experience.
While the premise of Mars Colony: Frontier is intriguing, potential players should consider the game's rating and be prepared for a mixed experience. Fans of indie survival simulators may still find enjoyment in its unique setting and challenges, but those seeking high-quality graphics and gameplay might be left wanting more.
Performance profile
Released in September 2015, Mars Colony: Frontier 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.
Simulation titles like Mars Colony: Frontier are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.
Extremely light — Mars Colony: Frontier runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
