How much RAM does A Plague Tale: Requiem need?

A Plague Tale: Requiem lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 still enough for A Plague Tale: Requiem?

It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.

A Plague Tale: Requiem System Requirements

Oct 17, 2022ActionAdventure

A Plague Tale: Requiem, released Oct 17, 2022, is an action / adventure game from Asobo Studio. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for A Plague Tale: Requiem call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, 16 GB of RAM and 55 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for A Plague Tale: Requiem call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 3600-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 55 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i5-4690K (3.5 GHz	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Storage	55 GB	55 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (20H1 64 bits)
Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K (3.5 GHz)/AMD FX-8300 (3.3 GHz)
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: 4 GB, GeForce GTX 970/Radeon RX 590
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 55 GB available space
Additional Notes: 30 FPS, 1920x1080 in low. DirectX 12 Feature Level 12 and Shader Model 6.0 are needed.

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (20H1 64 bits)
Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K (3.7 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 GHz)
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: 8 GB, GeForce RTX 3070/Radeon RX 6800 XT
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 55 GB available space
Additional Notes: 60 FPS, 1920x1080 in ultra. SSD storage is recommended.

Best GPU for A Plague Tale: Requiem

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A Plague Tale: Requiem's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

~$480

score 32016 GB VRAMRDNA 3

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 9070 · 16GB~$550Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT · 20GB~$650Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti · 12GB~$720Buy

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Performance

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

~$620

score 43016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti · 16GB~$760Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super · 16GB~$780Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX · 24GB~$850Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super · 16GB~$980Buy

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Best CPU for A Plague Tale: Requiem

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A Plague Tale: Requiem'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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Recommended PC build for A Plague Tale: Requiem

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our A Plague Tale: Requiem build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.

Can these parts run A Plague Tale: Requiem?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT run A Plague Tale: Requiem?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is well ahead of A Plague Tale: Requiem's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run A Plague Tale: Requiem?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is well ahead of A Plague Tale: Requiem's AMD Ryzen 5 3600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for A Plague Tale: Requiem?: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Which CPU should I get for A Plague Tale: Requiem?: AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
How much RAM does A Plague Tale: Requiem need?: A Plague Tale: Requiem lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 still enough for A Plague Tale: Requiem?: It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.