How much RAM does Monster Hunter: World need?

Monster Hunter: World lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 still enough for Monster Hunter: World?

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: World System Requirements

Aug 8, 2018Action

Monster Hunter: World, released Aug 8, 2018, is an action game from CAPCOM Co., Ltd.. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics with an Intel Core i7-3770-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: World call for AMD Radeon R7 260X-class graphics, AMD FX-6300-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 52 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Monster Hunter: World call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650-class graphics, Intel Core i7-3770-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 52 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	AMD FX-6300	Intel Core i7-3770
GPU	AMD Radeon R7 260X	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Storage	52 GB	52 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-bit required)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 4460 or Core™ i3 9100F or AMD FX™-6300 or Ryzen™ 3 3200G
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA®GeForce®GTX 760 or GTX1050 or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x or RX 560
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 52 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX® 9.0c or later)
Additional Notes: - These specs allow for the game to be played in 1080p/30fps with graphics settings at "Low". - 64-bit processor and operating system are required.

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-bit required)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 3770 or Core™ i3 8350 or Core™ i3 9350F / AMD Ryzen™ 5 1500X or Ryzen™ 5 3400G
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) or GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon™ RX 480 or RX 570
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 52 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX® 9.0c or later)
Additional Notes: - These specs allow for the game to be played in 1080p/30fps with graphics settings at "High". - 64-bit processor and operating system are required. - Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) and a 4GB VRAM GPU (graphics board or video card) are required for DirectX 12 API.

Best GPU for Monster Hunter: World

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Monster Hunter: World's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 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: World

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Monster Hunter: World's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-3770 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, 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

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$130Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$80

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 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

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

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Recommended PC build for Monster Hunter: World

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Monster Hunter: World 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: World?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Monster Hunter: World?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Monster Hunter: World's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Monster Hunter: World?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Monster Hunter: World's Intel Core i7-3770 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Monster Hunter: World?: 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: World?: 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 Monster Hunter: World need?: Monster Hunter: World lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 still enough for Monster Hunter: World?: 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.