How much RAM does Impulse of War need?

Impulse of War lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 still enough for Impulse of War?

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.

Impulse of War System Requirements

Feb 24, 2017ActionFree To PlayIndieMassively MultiplayerRacingSimulationEarly Access

Impulse of War, released Feb 24, 2017, is an action / free to play game from Dmitry Medvedev. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 graphics with an Intel Core i3-7100-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Impulse of War call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Impulse of War call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460-class graphics, Intel Core i3-7100-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i3-3240	Intel Core i3-7100
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GT 640	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
Storage	2 GB	2 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 - 32/64 bits
Processor: Intel Dual Core or equivalent AMD family
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 9.0c Compatible GPU
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Additional Notes: MacOS, Linux - coming soon

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 - 32/64 bits
Processor: Core i3 or equivalent AMD family
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Geforce GTX460 or equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Additional Notes: 60 FPS

Best GPU for Impulse of War

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Impulse of War's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 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 Impulse of War

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Impulse of War's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-7100 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 Impulse of War

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Impulse of War 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 Impulse of War?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Impulse of War?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Impulse of War's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Impulse of War?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Impulse of War's Intel Core i3-7100 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Impulse of War?: 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 Impulse of War?: 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 Impulse of War need?: Impulse of War lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 still enough for Impulse of War?: 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.