GTX 1080 runs Tharsis at approximately ~40 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~93 FPS (SMOOTH). At 4K: ~40 FPS (PLAYABLE).
The GTX 1080 runs Tharsis at ~40 FPS on 4K High settings — within the 30–60 FPS playable range but below the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold. Switching from High to Medium settings typically recovers approximately 3 FPS on this GPU tier.
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Can I run Tharsis on GTX 1080?
Yes. The GTX 1080 delivers approximately 40 FPS in Tharsis at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is in the 30–60 FPS playable range. Switching to Medium settings recovers roughly 15–20% more FPS.
What FPS does GTX 1080 get in Tharsis at 1440p?
The GTX 1080 averages approximately 93 FPS in Tharsis at 1440p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. Excellent result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.
Can GTX 1080 run Tharsis at 4K?
The GTX 1080 averages approximately 40 FPS in Tharsis at 4K High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. 4K is achievable but reducing to Medium settings will significantly improve frame pacing.
About Tharsis
Tharsis is a turn-based space strategy game. With dice and cannibalism. It puts you in control of humanity's first manned mission to Mars, just as it's struck by a micrometeoroid storm. You must guide your crew through disasters, food shortages, and the unforgiving nature of space - all while maintaining your sanity amidst cryptic signals and warnings from Mars. Defy the odds, make the difficult d…
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