Howl of Iron System Requirements
Howl of Iron, released Jan 12, 2023, is an action / adventure game from 16 Gears. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics with an Intel Core i7-13700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Howl of Iron call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070-class graphics, Intel Core i5-13400F-class processor and 8 GB of RAM.
The recommended specs for Howl of Iron call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080-class graphics, Intel Core i7-13700K-class processor and 16 GB of RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-13700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | — | — |
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Best GPU for Howl of Iron
Full GPU guide →Howl of Iron's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 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 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 Howl of Iron
Full CPU guide →Howl of Iron's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-13700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
~$234AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
~$327.49AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
No current chip fits this tier for this game yet.
Recommended PC build for Howl of Iron
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Howl of Iron 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 Howl of Iron?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti run Howl of Iron?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is well ahead of Howl of Iron's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D run Howl of Iron?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D meets or beats Howl of Iron's Intel Core i7-13700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Howl of Iron?
- 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 Howl of Iron?
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Howl of Iron need?
- Howl of Iron lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 still enough for Howl of Iron?
- 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.