How much RAM does Drop Blox need?

Drop Blox lists 1 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 still enough for Drop Blox?

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.

Drop Blox System Requirements

Jun 20, 2021CasualIndieSimulation

Drop Blox, released Jun 20, 2021, is a casual / indie game from FireFly. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 graphics with an AMD FX-8150-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Drop Blox call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Drop Blox call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, AMD FX-8150-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i3-3240	AMD FX-8150
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GT 640	NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
RAM	1 GB	1 GB
Storage	1 GB	1 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS: XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
Processor: Intel Dual-Core 2GHz or AMD Dual-Core 2GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon HD 6000 series, 1GB Video Card (Minimum Shader Model 2.0)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 1 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers

Recommended: Recommended:

OS: XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 - (64 Bit)
Processor: Intel Quad-Core (i5 2300) or AMD Octo-Core (FX 8150)
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 660Ti or greater, AMD Radeon HD 7950 or greater, 2GB Video Card (Minimum Shader Model 2.0)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 1 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers

Best GPU for Drop Blox

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Drop Blox'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

~$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~$400Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy

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~$550Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy

Best CPU for Drop Blox

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Drop Blox's stated processor is roughly AMD FX-8150 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

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 ~$180Buy

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

Recommended PC build for Drop Blox

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Drop Blox 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 Drop Blox?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Drop Blox?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Drop Blox's NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Drop Blox?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Drop Blox's AMD FX-8150 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Drop Blox?: 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 Drop Blox?: 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 Drop Blox need?: Drop Blox lists 1 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 still enough for Drop Blox?: 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.