Mist Survival System Requirements
Mist Survival, released Aug 14, 2018, is an action / adventure game from Dimension 32 Entertainment. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics with an Intel Core i7-8700-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Mist Survival call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, Intel Core i5-8400-class processor, 12 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Mist Survival call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060-class graphics, Intel Core i7-8700-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 30 GB | 30 GB |
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Best GPU for Mist Survival
Full GPU guide →Mist Survival's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 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 Mist Survival
Full CPU guide →Mist Survival's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-8700 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$84.93AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
Intel Core i5-13500
~$265Intel Core i5-13500 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Mist Survival
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Mist Survival 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 Mist Survival?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Mist Survival?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Mist Survival's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Mist Survival?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is well ahead of Mist Survival's Intel Core i7-8700 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Mist Survival?
- 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 Mist Survival?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Mist Survival need?
- Mist Survival lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 still enough for Mist Survival?
- 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.