How much RAM does Monster Hunter Wilds need?

Monster Hunter Wilds lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super still enough for Monster Hunter Wilds?

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.

Monster Hunter Wilds System Requirements

Feb 27, 2025ActionAdventureRPG

Monster Hunter Wilds, released Feb 27, 2025, is an action / adventure game from CAPCOM Co., Ltd.. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Monster Hunter Wilds call for AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 3600-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 75 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Monster Hunter Wilds call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 3600-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 75 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
GPU	AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Storage	75 GB	75 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows®10 (64-bit Required)/Windows®11 (64-bit Required)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660(VRAM 6GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT(VRAM 8GB)
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 75 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p (upscaled from 720 native resolution) / 30 fps under the "Lowest" graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows®10 (64-bit Required)/Windows®11 (64-bit Required)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 Super(VRAM 8GB) or　AMD Radeon™ RX 6600(VRAM 8GB)
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 75 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p / 60 fps (with Frame Generation enabled) under the "Medium" graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.

Best GPU for Monster Hunter Wilds

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Monster Hunter Wilds's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$220

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.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 · 8GB~$260Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$290Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$310Buy

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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.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$370Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy

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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.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$480Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy

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Best CPU for Monster Hunter Wilds

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Monster Hunter Wilds's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 3600 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

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

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 ~$80Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$130Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$110Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$130Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Find
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

~$160

score 195Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 7500F ~$165Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ~$190Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D ~$200Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

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Recommended PC build for Monster Hunter Wilds

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Monster Hunter Wilds 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 Monster Hunter Wilds?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Monster Hunter Wilds?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Monster Hunter Wilds's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Monster Hunter Wilds?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is well ahead of Monster Hunter Wilds's AMD Ryzen 5 3600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Monster Hunter Wilds?: 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 Monster Hunter Wilds?: 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 Monster Hunter Wilds need?: Monster Hunter Wilds lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super still enough for Monster Hunter Wilds?: 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.