How much RAM does DmC: Devil May Cry need?

DmC: Devil May Cry lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a AMD Radeon HD 6950 still enough for DmC: Devil May Cry?

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.

DmC: Devil May Cry System Requirements

Jan 24, 2013ActionAdventure

DmC: Devil May Cry, released Jan 24, 2013, is an action / adventure game from Ninja Theory. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon HD 6950 graphics with an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for DmC: Devil May Cry call for NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Duo E6600-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 9 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for DmC: Devil May Cry call for AMD Radeon HD 6950-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 9 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo E6600	Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT	AMD Radeon HD 6950
RAM	2 GB	4 GB
Storage	9 GB	9 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *:Windows Vista(R)/XP, Windows 7, Windows 8
Processor:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or better, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz or better
Memory:2 GB RAM
Graphics:NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 8800GTS or better, ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3850 or better
DirectX®:9.0c
Hard Drive:9 GB HD space
Sound:Standard audio device

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *:Windows Vista(R)/XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 / Windows®11
Processor:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz or better, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz or better / Intel® Core™ i7-9700 3.0GHz, or better
Memory:4 GB RAM
Graphics:ATI Radeon(TM) HD 6950 or better
DirectX®:9.0c / Version 12
Hard Drive:9 GB HD space
Sound:Standard audio device
For Windows 11, we have confirmed the specified equipment/combinations, and these are some of the examples.

Best GPU for DmC: Devil May Cry

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DmC: Devil May Cry's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon HD 6950 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 DmC: Devil May Cry

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DmC: Devil May Cry's stated processor is roughly Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 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 DmC: Devil May Cry

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our DmC: Devil May Cry 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 DmC: Devil May Cry?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run DmC: Devil May Cry?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of DmC: Devil May Cry's AMD Radeon HD 6950 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run DmC: Devil May Cry?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of DmC: Devil May Cry's Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for DmC: Devil May Cry?: 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 DmC: Devil May Cry?: 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 DmC: Devil May Cry need?: DmC: Devil May Cry lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a AMD Radeon HD 6950 still enough for DmC: Devil May Cry?: 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.