Might & Magic: Heroes VI

Might & Magic: Heroes VI System Requirements

Oct 13, 2011RPGStrategy

Might & Magic: Heroes VI, released Oct 13, 2011, is a rpg / strategy game from Blackhole. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 graphics with an Intel Core i3-3240-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Might & Magic: Heroes VI call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Duo E8400-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Might & Magic: Heroes VI call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
CPUIntel Core 2 Duo E8400Intel Core i3-3240
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GT 640NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
RAM1 GB2 GB
Storage8 GB8 GB
Original published requirement text

Minimum:

  • OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista (all 32/64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo E4400 @ 2.0 Ghz, AMD Athlon X2 5000+ @ 2.6 Ghz
  • Memory: 1 GB for Windows XP and 1.5GB for Vista
  • Graphics: 512 MB, DirectX 9.0c
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 8 GB
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Supported Video Cards at Release Time:
  • NVIDIA GeForce® 8600 or higher
  • NVIDIA GeForce™ 9 Series
  • NVIDIA GeForce™ 200 Series
  • NVIDIA GeForce™ 400 Series
  • NVIDIA GeForce™ 500 Series
  • ATI® RADEON® HD 2600 or higher
  • ATI® RADEON® HD 3000 Series
  • ATI® RADEON® HD 4000 Series
  • ATI® RADEON® HD 5000 Series
  • ATI® RADEON® HD 6000 Series

Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS

Recommended:

  • OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista (all 32/64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Pentium Core 2 @ Duo E6400 @ 2.00 Ghz, AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB for Windows XP and 2GB for Vista
  • Graphics: 1 GB, DirectX 9.0c
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 8 GB
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Supported Video Cards at Release Time:
  • NVIDIA GeForce® 8600 or higher
  • NVIDIA GeForce™ 9 Series
  • NVIDIA GeForce™ 200 Series
  • NVIDIA GeForce™ 400 Series
  • NVIDIA GeForce™ 500 Series
  • ATI® RADEON® HD 2600 or higher
  • ATI® RADEON® HD 3000 Series
  • ATI® RADEON® HD 4000 Series
  • ATI® RADEON® HD 5000 Series
  • ATI® RADEON® HD 6000 Series

Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS

Best GPU for Might & Magic: Heroes VI

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Might & Magic: Heroes VI's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 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.

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.

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.

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 Might & Magic: Heroes VI

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Might & Magic: Heroes VI'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

~$104.97
score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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.

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.

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 Might & Magic: Heroes VI

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Might & Magic: Heroes VI 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 Might & Magic: Heroes VI?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Might & Magic: Heroes VI?
Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Might & Magic: Heroes VI's NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Might & Magic: Heroes VI?
Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Might & Magic: Heroes VI's Intel Core i3-3240 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Might & Magic: Heroes VI?
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 Might & Magic: Heroes VI?
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 Might & Magic: Heroes VI need?
Might & Magic: Heroes VI lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 still enough for Might & Magic: Heroes VI?
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.

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