Escape from Cronos X System Requirements
Escape from Cronos X, released Mar 15, 2022, is an action / adventure game from Request Logic. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Escape from Cronos X call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950-class graphics, Intel Core i5-8400-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Escape from Cronos X call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB |
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Best GPU for Escape from Cronos X
Full GPU guide →Escape from Cronos X's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 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 Escape from Cronos X
Full CPU guide →Escape from Cronos X'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
~$84.93AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
Intel Core i5-13500
~$265Intel Core i5-13500 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Escape from Cronos X
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Escape from Cronos X 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 Escape from Cronos X?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Escape from Cronos X?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Escape from Cronos X's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Escape from Cronos X?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT meets or beats Escape from Cronos X's AMD Ryzen 5 3600X recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Escape from Cronos X?
- 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 Escape from Cronos X?
- 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 Escape from Cronos X need?
- Escape from Cronos X lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 still enough for Escape from Cronos X?
- 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.