Broken Alliance System Requirements
Broken Alliance, released Jan 15, 2025, is an adventure / indie game from Placeholder Gameworks. Its recommended spec points at Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics with an Intel Core i3-14100F-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Broken Alliance call for Intel HD Graphics 4000-class graphics, Intel Core i3-14100F-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 4 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Broken Alliance call for Intel HD Graphics 4000-class graphics, Intel Core i3-14100F-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 4 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i3-14100F |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 4 GB | 4 GB |
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Best GPU for Broken Alliance
Full GPU guide →Broken Alliance's stated graphics card is roughly Intel HD Graphics 4000 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 Broken Alliance
Full CPU guide →Broken Alliance's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-14100F level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, 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 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
~$209AMD Ryzen 7 5700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Broken Alliance
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Broken Alliance 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 Broken Alliance?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Broken Alliance?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Broken Alliance's Intel HD Graphics 4000 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Broken Alliance?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is well ahead of Broken Alliance's Intel Core i3-14100F target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Broken Alliance?
- 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 Broken Alliance?
- 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 Broken Alliance need?
- Broken Alliance lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a Intel HD Graphics 4000 still enough for Broken Alliance?
- 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.