Espresso Tycoon System Requirements
Espresso Tycoon, released Jun 7, 2023, is a simulation / strategy game from DreamWay Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 1600-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Espresso Tycoon call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Espresso Tycoon call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 1600-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 12 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-8350 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB | 12 GB |
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Best GPU for Espresso Tycoon
Full GPU guide →Espresso Tycoon's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 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 Espresso Tycoon
Full CPU guide →Espresso Tycoon's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 1600 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.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Espresso Tycoon
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Espresso Tycoon 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 Espresso Tycoon?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Espresso Tycoon?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Espresso Tycoon's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Espresso Tycoon?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Espresso Tycoon's AMD Ryzen 5 1600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Espresso Tycoon?
- 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 Espresso Tycoon?
- 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 Espresso Tycoon need?
- Espresso Tycoon lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 still enough for Espresso Tycoon?
- 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.