What CPU does The Callisto Protocol™ officially recommend?

AMD Ryzen 5 3600. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

Best CPU for The Callisto Protocol™

official target: AMD Ryzen 5 3600

The Callisto Protocol™'s stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 3600 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F 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 5500 ~$80Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$130Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 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 5600 ~$110Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$130Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Find
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

~$160

score 195Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 7500F ~$165Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ~$190Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D ~$200Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

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More on our recommended pick: games you can play with a AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT.

FAQ

What is the cheapest CPU that runs The Callisto Protocol™?: Intel Core i3-14100F - Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
What is the best-value CPU for The Callisto Protocol™?: AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
What is a high-end CPU for The Callisto Protocol™?: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X - AMD Ryzen 7 5700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
What CPU does The Callisto Protocol™ officially recommend?: AMD Ryzen 5 3600. The picks above are current parts that match or exceed it.

See the full picture on the The Callisto Protocol™ requirements page.