What CPU does Starship Troopers: Terran Command officially recommend?

Intel Core i7-12700K. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

Best CPU for Starship Troopers: Terran Command

official target: Intel Core i7-12700K

Starship Troopers: Terran Command's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-12700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

~$200

score 248Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X ~$172.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F ~$189.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ~$209Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X ~$234Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 9600

~$240.23

score 268Zen 5

AMD Ryzen 5 9600 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X ~$250Buy
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X ~$315Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 ~$329.23Buy
Intel Core i7-13700K ~$330Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

~$327.49

score 340Zen 4

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D ~$449Buy
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ~$499.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D ~$589.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D ~$657.95Buy

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More on our recommended pick: games you can play with a AMD Ryzen 5 9600.

FAQ

What is the cheapest CPU that runs Starship Troopers: Terran Command?: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D - AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
What is the best-value CPU for Starship Troopers: Terran Command?: AMD Ryzen 5 9600 - AMD Ryzen 5 9600 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
What is a high-end CPU for Starship Troopers: Terran Command?: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
What CPU does Starship Troopers: Terran Command officially recommend?: Intel Core i7-12700K. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

See the full picture on the Starship Troopers: Terran Command requirements page.