Terraforming Mars
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Terraforming Mars FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 936 fps | 761 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 840 fps | 683 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 990 fps | 792 fps | 644 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 930 fps | 744 fps | 605 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 919 fps | 735 fps | 588 fps | 478 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 788 fps | 630 fps | 504 fps | 410 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 694 fps | 555 fps | 444 fps | 361 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 675 fps | 540 fps | 432 fps | 351 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 638 fps | 510 fps | 408 fps | 332 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 581 fps | 465 fps | 372 fps | 302 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 525 fps | 420 fps | 336 fps | 273 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 450 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 326 fps | 261 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 945 fps | 756 fps | 614 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 878 fps | 702 fps | 570 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 984 fps | 788 fps | 630 fps | 512 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 928 fps | 743 fps | 594 fps | 483 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 872 fps | 698 fps | 558 fps | 453 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 689 fps | 551 fps | 441 fps | 358 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 591 fps | 473 fps | 378 fps | 307 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 520 fps | 416 fps | 333 fps | 271 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 506 fps | 405 fps | 324 fps | 263 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 478 fps | 383 fps | 306 fps | 249 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 436 fps | 349 fps | 279 fps | 227 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 394 fps | 315 fps | 252 fps | 205 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 338 fps | 270 fps | 216 fps | 176 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 245 fps | 196 fps | 157 fps | 127 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 630 fps | 504 fps | 403 fps | 328 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 585 fps | 468 fps | 374 fps | 304 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 525 fps | 420 fps | 336 fps | 273 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 495 fps | 396 fps | 317 fps | 257 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 465 fps | 372 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 368 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 315 fps | 252 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 278 fps | 222 fps | 178 fps | 144 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 270 fps | 216 fps | 173 fps | 140 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 255 fps | 204 fps | 163 fps | 133 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 233 fps | 186 fps | 149 fps | 121 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 210 fps | 168 fps | 134 fps | 109 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 180 fps | 144 fps | 115 fps | 94 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 131 fps | 104 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
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Terraforming Mars
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About
Terraforming Mars, released in 2018, is a strategy game that immerses players in the ambitious endeavor of transforming the Red Planet into a suitable habitat for human life. In this game, players represent various corporations, competing to utilize vast resources and innovative technology to raise temperatures, create a breathable atmosphere, and establish oceans. What sets Terraforming Mars apart is its blend of strategic planning and resource management, making it a notable title in the strategy genre.
When it comes to PC performance, Terraforming Mars is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum benchmark score of around 2000. A configuration with at least 4 GB of RAM is recommended for a smooth experience. Players can expect stable FPS on mid-range systems equipped with GPUs in the lower tier, allowing for decent graphics settings without demanding high-end hardware.
Despite its moderate rating of 65/100, Terraforming Mars has garnered a dedicated following among strategy enthusiasts. If you enjoy meticulously crafting your own strategies and engaging in resource management, this game is worth considering, especially given its accessibility in terms of hardware requirements.
Performance profile
October 2018 release. Terraforming Mars was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
As a strategy title, Terraforming Mars 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 — Terraforming Mars 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.
