• Terraforming Mars - System Requirements

Terraforming Mars System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS : Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
  • Processor : Dual Core 3.0 GHz
  • Memory : 4 GB RAM
  • Storage : 250 MB available space

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CPU Requirements

Terraforming Mars requires that you have a minimum of an Dual Core 3.0 GHz processor.

Some games require a powerful CPU in order to manage the game engine. The game engine deals with things like processing network communications for multi-player games and the AI of your enemies in strategy games. Some games are considered CPU intensive or CPU dependent. Most modern games offload work directly to the GPU and don't require a powerful CPU for demanding visuals.

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Memory Requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of 4 GB RAM to run Terraforming Mars.

Having more than the recommended level of RAM for a game will usually not yield much extra gaming performance. However it may be useful if your computer runs other applications in the background.

Storage Requirements

You should have a minimum of 250 MB available space to install and run Terraforming Mars.

An SSD (Solid State Drive) will generally deliver faster game load times than a HDD with a fixed head. Having more than the recommended level of storage available for a game will usually not improve your experience.

Operating System Requirements

Terraforming Mars runs on Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10.

Meeting operating system requirements is not always necessary and can sometimes be overlooked. However running an old operating system will usually mean you may have to install extra drivers and encounter unsupported game crashes.

Platforms

Terraforming Mars was first released on Oct 16, 2018. It is currently available on the following platforms:

  • Android
  • iOS
  • PC

An alternative to expensive graphics cards and CPU purchases is console gaming. You may not get the absolute best frame rates or visual quality but if a game is available for a console you can usually be sure of an acceptable level of performance at all times.