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Can I Run The Red Solstice?

Ironward · 2015

2280 A.D. The last few survivors of a ruined Earth seek a new home: Mars, a planet whose inhabitants didn't take too kindly to outsiders. The Red Solstice is a tense, tactical, squad-based action game.

Can You Run The Red Solstice?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Red Solstice’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run The Red Solstice — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060ATI Radeon HD 3800 / Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT or BetterATI Radeon HD 3800 / Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT or Better
CPUCore i5-13400Intel Core i5-2320 CPU @ 3.00 Ghz or BetterIntel Core i5-2320 CPU @ 3.00 Ghz or Better
RAM16 GB4 GB4 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 7 or LaterWindows 7 or Later

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? →

The Red Solstice is a moderately demanding strategy game from 2015. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 120 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 54 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 228 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~50–60 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~110–130 FPS

Great

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~205–250 FPS

Excellent

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The Red Solstice System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Red Solstice, component by component.

ComponentMinimum
OSWindows 7 or Later
ProcessorIntel Core i5-2320 CPU @ 3.00 Ghz or Better
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsATI Radeon HD 3800 / Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT or Better
Storage2 GB available space
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Minimum

OS *: Windows 7 or Later Processor: Intel Core i5-2320 CPU @ 3.00 Ghz or Better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3800 / Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT or Better Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: A Fine High Definition Audio Device Never Hurt Anyone Additional Notes: OpenGL / OpenAL

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

The Red Solstice — FAQ

Can I run The Red Solstice?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 120 FPS at 1080p in The Red Solstice. Budget GPUs get about 54 FPS and high-end GPUs around 228 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 The Red Solstice?+

The Red Solstice needs at least a Intel Core i5-2320 CPU @ 3.00 Ghz or Better processor, a ATI Radeon HD 3800 / Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT or Better graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 2 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 or Later.

Can The Red Solstice run without a graphics card?+

No — The Red Solstice is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: ATI Radeon HD 3800 / Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT or Better).

How much RAM does The Red Solstice need?+

The Red Solstice officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM. 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.