Master of Orion System Requirements
Master of Orion, released Aug 25, 2016, is a strategy game from NGD Studios. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon HD 5870 graphics with an AMD Athlon II X4 640-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Master of Orion call for AMD Radeon HD 4650-class graphics, AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 15 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Master of Orion call for AMD Radeon HD 5870-class graphics, AMD Athlon II X4 640-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 15 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ | AMD Athlon II X4 640 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon HD 4650 | AMD Radeon HD 5870 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB |
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Best GPU for Master of Orion
Full GPU guide →Master of Orion's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon HD 5870 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 Master of Orion
Full CPU guide →Master of Orion's stated processor is roughly AMD Athlon II X4 640 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 Master of Orion
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Master of Orion 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 Master of Orion?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Master of Orion?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Master of Orion's AMD Radeon HD 5870 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Master of Orion?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Master of Orion's AMD Athlon II X4 640 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Master of Orion?
- 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 Master of Orion?
- 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 Master of Orion need?
- Master of Orion lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon HD 5870 still enough for Master of Orion?
- 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.