Grimhook System Requirements
Grimhook, released Dec 8, 2023, is an action / adventure game from Unlimited Fries. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics with an Intel Core i7-8700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Grimhook call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Grimhook call for AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT-class graphics, Intel Core i7-8700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for Grimhook
Full GPU guide →Grimhook's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Arc B580, 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.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
Intel Arc B580
~$250Intel Arc B580 adds headroom with 12GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leaves plenty of margin with 12GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Grimhook
Full CPU guide →Grimhook's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-8700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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Recommended PC build for Grimhook
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Grimhook 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 Grimhook?
- Can the Intel Arc B580 run Grimhook?
- Yes. The Intel Arc B580 meets or beats Grimhook's AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Grimhook?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT meets or beats Grimhook's Intel Core i7-8700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Grimhook?
- 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 Grimhook?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Grimhook need?
- Grimhook lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT still enough for Grimhook?
- 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.