Goblins of Elderstone System Requirements
Goblins of Elderstone, released Mar 8, 2023, is an indie / simulation game from Outerdawn, Lost Goblin. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics with an Intel Core i3-3240-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Goblins of Elderstone call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 400 MB of storage.
The recommended specs for Goblins of Elderstone call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 32 GB of RAM and 400 MB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i3-3240 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 400 MB | 400 MB |
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Best GPU for Goblins of Elderstone
Full GPU guide →Goblins of Elderstone's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9070, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 12GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9070
~$739.99AMD Radeon RX 9070 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 4090
~$1,700NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 leaves plenty of margin with 24GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 · 32GB~$2,000Buy
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Best CPU for Goblins of Elderstone
Full CPU guide →Goblins of Elderstone's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-3240 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 Goblins of Elderstone
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Goblins of Elderstone 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 Goblins of Elderstone?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9070 run Goblins of Elderstone?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 meets or beats Goblins of Elderstone's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Goblins of Elderstone?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Goblins of Elderstone's Intel Core i3-3240 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Goblins of Elderstone?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 12GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Goblins of Elderstone?
- 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 Goblins of Elderstone need?
- Goblins of Elderstone lists 32 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 still enough for Goblins of Elderstone?
- 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.