How much RAM does BlastZone 2 need?

BlastZone 2 lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a Intel HD Graphics 4600 still enough for BlastZone 2?

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.

BlastZone 2 System Requirements

Feb 19, 2015ActionIndie

BlastZone 2, released Feb 19, 2015, is an action / indie game from Matt Edzenga. Its recommended spec points at Intel HD Graphics 4600 graphics with an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for BlastZone 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 600 MB of storage.

The recommended specs for BlastZone 2 call for Intel HD Graphics 4600-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 600 MB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i3-3240	Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GT 640	Intel HD Graphics 4600
RAM	1 GB	2 GB
Storage	600 MB	600 MB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 32bit or 64bit
Processor: Any SSE2 supported processor (Athlon 64 or Pentium 4 or above, Intel Atom and AMD Brazos/Jaguar also supported)
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Radeon 2400 128mb, Geforce 8400 128mb, or Intel HD 2000 or higher supporting at least OpenGL 1.5
DirectX: Version 9.0
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 600 MB available space
Sound Card: OpenAL 1.1 compatible sound card
Additional Notes: Supports any DirectInput or XInput Compatible gamepad

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 32bit or 64bit
Processor: 2.0ghz Intel Core 2 Quad or AMD Athlon64 X4 or higher (can utilize >4 cores if available)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Radeon R7 250 1gb, Geforce 750 1gb, or Intel HD 4600, supporting OpenGL 3.0 or higher
DirectX: Version 9.0
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 600 MB available space
Sound Card: OpenAL 1.1 compatible sound card
Additional Notes: Supports any DirectInput or XInput compatible gamepad

Best GPU for BlastZone 2

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BlastZone 2's stated graphics card is roughly Intel HD Graphics 4600 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$259.99

score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$409.22Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD 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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Other options at this level

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$646.99Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$659.98Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$539.99Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$809.22Buy

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Best CPU for BlastZone 2

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BlastZone 2's stated processor is roughly Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$104.97

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

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$169.85Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 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 ~$140.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i5-14400F ~$178.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy

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Recommended PC build for BlastZone 2

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our BlastZone 2 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 BlastZone 2?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run BlastZone 2?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of BlastZone 2's Intel HD Graphics 4600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run BlastZone 2?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of BlastZone 2's Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for BlastZone 2?: 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 BlastZone 2?: 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 BlastZone 2 need?: BlastZone 2 lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a Intel HD Graphics 4600 still enough for BlastZone 2?: 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.