Ascent - The Space Game System Requirements
Ascent - The Space Game, released Apr 11, 2016, is an indie / massively multiplayer game from Fluffy Kitten Studios. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon HD 6970 graphics with an Intel Core i5-4460-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Ascent - The Space Game call for Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 15.6 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Ascent - The Space Game call for AMD Radeon HD 6970-class graphics, Intel Core i5-4460-class processor, 15.6 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-3240 | Intel Core i5-4460 |
| GPU | Intel HD 5000 | AMD Radeon HD 6970 |
| RAM | 15.6 GB | 15.6 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for Ascent - The Space Game
Full GPU guide →Ascent - The Space Game's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon HD 6970 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$259.99Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Ascent - The Space Game
Full CPU guide →Ascent - The Space Game's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-4460 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$104.97Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$84.93AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Ascent - The Space Game
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Ascent - The Space Game 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 Ascent - The Space Game?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Ascent - The Space Game?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Ascent - The Space Game's AMD Radeon HD 6970 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Ascent - The Space Game?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Ascent - The Space Game's Intel Core i5-4460 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Ascent - The Space Game?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Ascent - The Space Game?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Ascent - The Space Game need?
- Ascent - The Space Game lists 15.6 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon HD 6970 still enough for Ascent - The Space Game?
- 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.