Can I Run Surviving Mars?
Haemimont Games · 2018
There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.
Can You Run Surviving Mars?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Surviving Mars’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Surviving Mars — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | HD 4600/Geforce 620/Radeon 6450 or equivalent GPUs with 1 GB of video RAM | Geforce 750 Ti or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 4th Generation Intel i3 CPU or equivalent | 5th Generation Intel i5 CPU or equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Surviving Mars is a demanding simulation game from 2018. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 92 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 42 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 175 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~38–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~85–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~160–195 FPS
Excellent
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Surviving Mars System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Surviving Mars, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit |
| Processor | 4th Generation Intel i3 CPU or equivalent | 5th Generation Intel i5 CPU or equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | HD 4600/Geforce 620/Radeon 6450 or equivalent GPUs with 1 GB of video RAM | Geforce 750 Ti or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM |
| Storage | 6 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit Processor: 4th Generation Intel i3 CPU or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: HD 4600/Geforce 620/Radeon 6450 or equivalent GPUs with 1 GB of video RAM Storage: 6 GB available space
Recommended
OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit Processor: 5th Generation Intel i5 CPU or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 750 Ti or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM Storage: 6 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Surviving Mars — FAQ
Can I run Surviving Mars?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 92 FPS at 1080p in Surviving Mars. Budget GPUs get about 42 FPS and high-end GPUs around 175 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Surviving Mars?+
Surviving Mars needs at least a 4th Generation Intel i3 CPU or equivalent processor, a HD 4600/Geforce 620/Radeon 6450 or equivalent GPUs with 1 GB of video RAM graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 6 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit.
Can Surviving Mars run without a graphics card?+
No — Surviving Mars is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: HD 4600/Geforce 620/Radeon 6450 or equivalent GPUs with 1 GB of video RAM).
How much RAM does Surviving Mars need?+
Surviving Mars officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.