Gray System Requirements
Gray, released Nov 19, 2022, is an indie game from 4886 Studios. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 6600 graphics with an Intel Core i7-12700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Gray call for AMD Radeon RX 6600-class graphics, Intel Core i5-12400F-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 17 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Gray call for AMD Radeon RX 6600-class graphics, Intel Core i7-12700K-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 17 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 6600 | AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 17 GB | 17 GB |
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Best GPU for Gray
Full GPU guide →Gray's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 6600 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 Gray
Full CPU guide →Gray's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-12700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
~$200AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$240.23AMD Ryzen 5 9600 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
~$327.49AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Gray
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Gray 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 Gray?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Gray?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Gray's AMD Radeon RX 6600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 run Gray?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600 meets or beats Gray's Intel Core i7-12700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Gray?
- 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 Gray?
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600 - AMD Ryzen 5 9600 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Gray need?
- Gray lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 6600 still enough for Gray?
- 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.