Cyberforge: First Light System Requirements
Cyberforge: First Light, released Oct 26, 2020, is an action / adventure game from Tater Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 graphics with an Intel Core i5-10400F-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Cyberforge: First Light call for Intel Core i3-9100F-class processor and 4 GB of RAM.
The recommended specs for Cyberforge: First Light call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i5-10400F-class processor and 8 GB of RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-9100F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
| GPU | 512GB VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | — | — |
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Best GPU for Cyberforge: First Light
Full GPU guide →Cyberforge: First Light's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 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 Cyberforge: First Light
Full CPU guide →Cyberforge: First Light's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-10400F level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, 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 5500
~$84.93AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
Intel Core i5-14400F
~$178.99Intel Core i5-14400F leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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Recommended PC build for Cyberforge: First Light
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Cyberforge: First Light 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 Cyberforge: First Light?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Cyberforge: First Light?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Cyberforge: First Light's NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Cyberforge: First Light?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 meets or beats Cyberforge: First Light's Intel Core i5-10400F recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Cyberforge: First Light?
- 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 Cyberforge: First Light?
- 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 Cyberforge: First Light need?
- Cyberforge: First Light lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 still enough for Cyberforge: First Light?
- 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.