How much RAM does BlockArtist need?

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

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 still enough for BlockArtist?

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.

BlockArtist System Requirements

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BlockArtist is a casual / strategy game from Morningale. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 graphics with an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for BlockArtist call for AMD Radeon HD 5770-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Duo E8400-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 500 MB of storage.

The recommended specs for BlockArtist call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Duo E8400-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 500 MB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo E8400	Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
GPU	AMD Radeon HD 5770	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
RAM	1 GB	2 GB
Storage	500 MB	500 MB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS: Windows 10 or newer
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E6750 (2 * 2660) or equivalent | AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6000+ (2 * 3000) or equivalent
Memory: 1024 MB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GT 740 (2048 MB) or equivalent | Radeon HD 5770 (1024 MB)
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 500 MB available space

Recommended: Recommended:

OS: Windows 10 or newer
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E6750 (2 * 2660) or equivalent | AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6000+ (2 * 3000) or equivalent
Memory: 2048 MB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 (1024 MB) or equivalent | Radeon HD 7770 (1024 MB)
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 500 MB available space

Best GPU for BlockArtist

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BlockArtist's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$220

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 · 8GB~$260Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$290Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$310Buy

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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

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$370Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy

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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~$480Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy

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Best CPU for BlockArtist

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BlockArtist's stated processor is roughly Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, 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

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$130Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$80

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

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

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

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

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Recommended PC build for BlockArtist

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our BlockArtist 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 BlockArtist?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run BlockArtist?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of BlockArtist's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run BlockArtist?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of BlockArtist's Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for BlockArtist?: 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 BlockArtist?: 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 BlockArtist need?: BlockArtist lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 still enough for BlockArtist?: 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.