F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch System Requirements
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch, released Oct 2, 2021, is an action / adventure game from TiGames. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with an Intel Core i5-6400-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960-class graphics, AMD FX-8320-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 25 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, Intel Core i5-6400-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 25 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-8320 | Intel Core i5-6400 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 25 GB | 25 GB |
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Best GPU for F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Full GPU guide →F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch'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
~$220Intel 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 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Full CPU guide →F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-6400 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel 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
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch 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 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch's Intel Core i5-6400 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch?
- 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 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch?
- 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 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch need?
- F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 still enough for F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch?
- 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.