Madden NFL 21 System Requirements
Madden NFL 21, released Aug 28, 2020, is a simulation / sports game from Electronic Arts. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 graphics with an AMD FX-8150-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Madden NFL 21 call for AMD Radeon RX 460-class graphics, Intel Core i3-6100-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Madden NFL 21 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680-class graphics, AMD FX-8150-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-6100 | AMD FX-8150 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 460 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 50 GB | 50 GB |
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Best GPU for Madden NFL 21
Full GPU guide →Madden NFL 21's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, 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.
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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 Madden NFL 21
Full CPU guide →Madden NFL 21's stated processor is roughly AMD FX-8150 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Madden NFL 21
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Madden NFL 21 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 Madden NFL 21?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Madden NFL 21?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Madden NFL 21's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Madden NFL 21?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Madden NFL 21's AMD FX-8150 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Madden NFL 21?
- 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 Madden NFL 21?
- 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 Madden NFL 21 need?
- Madden NFL 21 lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 still enough for Madden NFL 21?
- 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.