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Sparkle Zero

Sparkle Zero

50/100
2 ratings2016Easy to run

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1080p performance

Sparkle Zero estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps867 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps967 fps773 fps628 fps

1440p performance

Sparkle Zero estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps975 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps921 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps840 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps933 fps758 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps800 fps650 fps
GTX 1660 Super906 fps725 fps580 fps471 fps

4K performance

Sparkle Zero estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps953 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps896 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps871 fps708 fps
RTX 4070999 fps933 fps747 fps607 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps822 fps658 fps534 fps
RTX 3080999 fps800 fps640 fps520 fps
RTX 4060 Ti944 fps756 fps604 fps491 fps
RTX 3070861 fps689 fps551 fps448 fps
RTX 4060778 fps622 fps498 fps404 fps
RTX 3060667 fps533 fps427 fps347 fps
GTX 1660 Super483 fps387 fps309 fps251 fps

Minimum Hardware

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nVidia 320M or higher, or Radeon 7000 or higher, or Intel HD 3000 or higher

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Processor
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Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.0 GHz

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

About

Sparkle Zero, released in 2016, is an indie action simulation game that invites players to engage in an evolutionary struggle for resources. Players start from scratch, controlling a small organism with the goal of becoming the most powerful and efficient creature in the environment. Despite its mixed rating of 50/100, the game offers a unique take on the survival genre, making it a notable title for fans of innovative gameplay mechanics.

When it comes to PC performance, Sparkle Zero is quite accessible, requiring just an entry-level GPU to run smoothly. With a minimum GPU performance score of around 2 and only 2 GB of RAM needed, players can expect decent FPS even on less powerful machines. This makes it a good choice for gamers looking to enjoy a casual experience without the need for high-end graphics settings or demanding hardware.

Should you play Sparkle Zero? If you appreciate indie games with creative concepts and don't mind a lower rating, this title might be worth a try. While it may not be for everyone, its unique gameplay offers a fresh perspective on the action and simulation genres.

Performance profile

Released in March 2016, Sparkle Zero 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 Sparkle Zero 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 — Sparkle Zero 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.

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