The Dark Side Of Mars System Requirements
The Dark Side Of Mars, released Jan 24, 2023, is an adventure game from The Very Big Fish Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for The Dark Side Of Mars call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060-class graphics, 8 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for The Dark Side Of Mars call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
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Best GPU for The Dark Side Of Mars
Full GPU guide →The Dark Side Of Mars's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
~$480AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
~$620AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for The Dark Side Of Mars
Full CPU guide →The Dark Side Of Mars's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 7 5800X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
~$165AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
~$350AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for The Dark Side Of Mars
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Dark Side Of Mars 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 The Dark Side Of Mars?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT run The Dark Side Of Mars?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is well ahead of The Dark Side Of Mars's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F run The Dark Side Of Mars?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F meets or beats The Dark Side Of Mars's AMD Ryzen 7 5800X recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for The Dark Side Of Mars?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for The Dark Side Of Mars?
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F - AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does The Dark Side Of Mars need?
- The Dark Side Of Mars lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 still enough for The Dark Side Of Mars?
- 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.