Magic gems System Requirements
Magic gems, released Jul 20, 2021, is a casual / indie game from Beneath the Night Productions. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics with an Intel Core i3-3240-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Magic gems call for Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 10 MB of storage.
The recommended specs for Magic gems call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 10 MB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-3240 | Intel Core i3-3240 |
| GPU | GTX 1030 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 10 MB | 10 MB |
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Best GPU for Magic gems
Full GPU guide →Magic gems's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, 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
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 Magic gems
Full CPU guide →Magic gems's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-3240 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$104.97Intel 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
~$84.93AMD 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
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Magic gems
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Magic gems 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 Magic gems?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Magic gems?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Magic gems's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Magic gems?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Magic gems's Intel Core i3-3240 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Magic gems?
- 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 Magic gems?
- 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 Magic gems need?
- Magic gems lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 still enough for Magic gems?
- 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.