How much RAM does Grey Goo need?

Grey Goo lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 still enough for Grey Goo?

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.

Grey Goo System Requirements

Jan 23, 2015Strategy

Grey Goo, released Jan 23, 2015, is a strategy game from Petroglyph, Six Foot. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 graphics with an Intel Core i5-6500-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Grey Goo call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460-class graphics, Intel Core i3-6100-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 15 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Grey Goo call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570-class graphics, Intel Core i5-6500-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 15 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i3-6100	Intel Core i5-6500
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	15 GB	15 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: 32-bit Windows 7
Processor: 3.5 GHz Intel Core i3 Dual Core or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1024 MB DirectX 11 capable video card (GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5870)
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 15 GB available space

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: 64-bit Windows 7
Processor: 3 GHz Intel Core i5 Quad Core or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: 1024 MB Direct3D 11 capable video card (GeForce GTX 570 or AMD Radeon HD 7870)
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 15 GB available space

Best GPU for Grey Goo

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Grey Goo's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$259.99

score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$409.22Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD 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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Other options at this level

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$646.99Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$659.98Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$539.99Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$809.22Buy

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Best CPU for Grey Goo

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Grey Goo's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-6500 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$104.97

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$169.85Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$140.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i5-14400F ~$178.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy

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Recommended PC build for Grey Goo

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Grey Goo 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 Grey Goo?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Grey Goo?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Grey Goo's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Grey Goo?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Grey Goo's Intel Core i5-6500 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Grey Goo?: 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 Grey Goo?: 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 Grey Goo need?: Grey Goo lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 still enough for Grey Goo?: 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.