How much RAM does Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition need?

Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 still enough for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition?

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.

Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition System Requirements

Jun 23, 2015Action

Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition, released Jun 23, 2015, is an action game from CAPCOM Co., Ltd.. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 graphics with an AMD FX-4100-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition call for NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT-class graphics, 2 GB of RAM and 27 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570-class graphics, AMD FX-4100-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 27 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo 2.4GHz	AMD FX-4100
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570
RAM	2 GB	2 GB
Storage	27 GB	27 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8.1
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo 2.4GHz, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 8800 GTS, AMD Radeon(TM) HD 3850 with 512MB RAM or better
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 27 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectSound Support (DirectX® 9.0c)
Additional Notes: Some high end integrated graphics and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8.1 / Windows 11
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 3.0GHz, AMD FX-4100 3.6 GHz / Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-8350K, AMD Ryzen 7 2700
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GTX 570, AMD Radeon(TM) HD 7790 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, Radeon RX Vega
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 27 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectSound Support (DirectX® 9.0c)
Additional Notes: Some high end integrated graphics and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.

Best GPU for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition

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Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 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 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition

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Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition's stated processor is roughly AMD FX-4100 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 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition 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 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition's AMD FX-4100 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition?: 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 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition?: 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 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition need?: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 still enough for Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition?: 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.