Sharks of Mars: Prologue System Requirements
Sharks of Mars: Prologue, released Jul 16, 2020, is an action / adventure game from AR Glimpse, LLC. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics with an Intel Core i9-10900K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Sharks of Mars: Prologue call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Sharks of Mars: Prologue call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070-class graphics, Intel Core i9-10900K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for Sharks of Mars: Prologue
Full GPU guide →Sharks of Mars: Prologue's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$259.99Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Sharks of Mars: Prologue
Full CPU guide →Sharks of Mars: Prologue's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i9-10900K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i5-14400F
~$178.99Intel Core i5-14400F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
~$200AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
~$337.19Intel Core Ultra 7 265K leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Sharks of Mars: Prologue
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Sharks of Mars: Prologue build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run Sharks of Mars: Prologue?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Sharks of Mars: Prologue?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Sharks of Mars: Prologue's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D run Sharks of Mars: Prologue?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is well ahead of Sharks of Mars: Prologue's Intel Core i9-10900K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Sharks of Mars: Prologue?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Sharks of Mars: Prologue?
- AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D - AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Sharks of Mars: Prologue need?
- Sharks of Mars: Prologue lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 still enough for Sharks of Mars: Prologue?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.