Sands of Salzaar
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Sands of Salzaar FPS by GPU
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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 | 994 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 864 fps | 702 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 978 fps | 783 fps | 626 fps | 509 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 | 921 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 811 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 972 fps | 789 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 918 fps | 746 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 837 fps | 680 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 945 fps | 756 fps | 614 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 810 fps | 648 fps | 526 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 734 fps | 587 fps | 470 fps | 382 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 982 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 912 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 950 fps | 772 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 892 fps | 725 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 882 fps | 705 fps | 573 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 945 fps | 756 fps | 604 fps | 491 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 832 fps | 666 fps | 533 fps | 433 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 810 fps | 648 fps | 518 fps | 421 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 765 fps | 612 fps | 489 fps | 398 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 697 fps | 558 fps | 446 fps | 363 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 630 fps | 504 fps | 403 fps | 327 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 540 fps | 432 fps | 345 fps | 281 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 391 fps | 313 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
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About
Sands of Salzaar, released in 2020, is an open-world RPG that immerses players in a fantastical desert environment filled with adventure and strategic gameplay. The game invites you to take control of various characters and craft your own strategies to navigate a world plunged into darkness after the Battle of the Blood Moon. Its engaging blend of RPG and strategy elements, coupled with unique art style, makes it a notable title in the indie gaming scene.
When it comes to performance, Sands of Salzaar is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 530 to achieve playable FPS. Players with a GPU from the integrated Intel HD series or entry-level discrete cards should have no trouble running the game smoothly at moderate settings. With only 4 GB of RAM needed, players can expect satisfactory performance even on budget systems, making it an excellent choice for gamers who don’t want to invest heavily in high-end hardware.
If you enjoy immersive RPGs that emphasize strategy and exploration, Sands of Salzaar is worth considering. Its positive reception and engaging gameplay mechanics make it a solid addition to any indie gaming library, especially for those looking to experience a unique desert adventure.
Performance profile
Released in January 2020, Sands of Salzaar targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
As a strategy title, Sands of Salzaar 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.
Extremely light — Sands of Salzaar 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.
