How much RAM does Crystal Call need?

Crystal Call lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 still enough for Crystal Call?

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.

Crystal Call System Requirements

Jan 6, 2021Action

Crystal Call, released Jan 6, 2021, is an action game from SMU Guildhall. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Crystal Call call for AMD Radeon HD 6950-class graphics, Intel Core i5-6600K-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 4 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Crystal Call call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 4 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i5-6600K	AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
GPU	AMD Radeon HD 6950	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
RAM	8 GB	16 GB
Storage	4 GB	4 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i5-6600K, AMD 1600X or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 770; AMD Radeon 6950 HD; AMD Vega 8 IGP (Intel IGP not supported); 4GB VRAM or better
Storage: 4100 MB available space
Additional Notes: Minimum average sustained frame rate of 30fps or better achieved on hardware combinations in this min-spec range. Your experience may vary based on a variety of factors.

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i7-5930K or AMD 3600X or better
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 980 or better; AMD Radeon 580 or better; 4GB VRAM or better
Storage: 4100 MB available space
Additional Notes: The game runs well on most common gaming configurations within the past 5-6 years (GTX 980-era and beyond).

Best GPU for Crystal Call

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Crystal Call's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 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 Crystal Call

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Crystal Call's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 3600X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$140.99Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$169.85Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

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

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Performance

Intel Core i5-13500

~$265

score 210Raptor Lake

Intel Core i5-13500 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X ~$172.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F ~$189.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D ~$200Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ~$209Buy

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Recommended PC build for Crystal Call

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Crystal Call 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 Crystal Call?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Crystal Call?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Crystal Call's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Crystal Call?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT meets or beats Crystal Call's AMD Ryzen 5 3600X recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Crystal Call?: 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 Crystal Call?: 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 Crystal Call need?: Crystal Call lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 still enough for Crystal Call?: 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.