Best CPU for Highrise City
Highrise City's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 9 3900X level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core i5-13500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
~$110AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$220AMD Ryzen 5 9600 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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More on our recommended pick: games you can play with a Intel Core i5-13500.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest CPU that runs Highrise City?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
- What is the best-value CPU for Highrise City?
- Intel Core i5-13500 - Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- What is a high-end CPU for Highrise City?
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600 - AMD Ryzen 5 9600 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
- What CPU does Highrise City officially recommend?
- AMD Ryzen 9 3900X. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.
See the full picture on the Highrise City requirements page.