Athena Code System Requirements
Athena Code, released Dec 13, 2022, is an action / adventure game from ACKOSMIC Games. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 6600 graphics with an Intel Core i5-12400F-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Athena Code call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 3 3100-class processor, 6 GB of RAM and 15 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Athena Code call for AMD Radeon RX 6600-class graphics, Intel Core i5-12400F-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 15 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-12400F |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB |
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Best GPU for Athena Code
Full GPU guide →Athena Code's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 6600 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 Athena Code
Full CPU guide →Athena Code's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-12400F level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
~$209AMD Ryzen 7 5700X adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
~$200AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Athena Code
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Athena Code 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 Athena Code?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Athena Code?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Athena Code's AMD Radeon RX 6600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X run Athena Code?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X meets or beats Athena Code's Intel Core i5-12400F recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Athena Code?
- 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 Athena Code?
- AMD Ryzen 7 5700X - AMD Ryzen 7 5700X adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Athena Code need?
- Athena Code lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 6600 still enough for Athena Code?
- 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.