Mortal Kombat 1 System Requirements
Mortal Kombat 1, released Sep 19, 2023, is an action game from NetherRealm Studios, QLOC. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics with an Intel Core i5-8400-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Mortal Kombat 1 call for AMD Radeon RX 590-class graphics, Intel Core i5-6600-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 140 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Mortal Kombat 1 call for AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT-class graphics, Intel Core i5-8400-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 140 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 590 | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 140 GB | 140 GB |
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Best GPU for Mortal Kombat 1
Full GPU guide →Mortal Kombat 1's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Arc B580, 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
Intel Arc B580
~$250Intel Arc B580 adds headroom with 12GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leaves plenty of margin with 12GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Mortal Kombat 1
Full CPU guide →Mortal Kombat 1's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-8400 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 Mortal Kombat 1
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Mortal Kombat 1 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 Mortal Kombat 1?
- Can the Intel Arc B580 run Mortal Kombat 1?
- Yes. The Intel Arc B580 meets or beats Mortal Kombat 1's AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Mortal Kombat 1?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Mortal Kombat 1's Intel Core i5-8400 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Mortal Kombat 1?
- 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 Mortal Kombat 1?
- 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 Mortal Kombat 1 need?
- Mortal Kombat 1 lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT still enough for Mortal Kombat 1?
- 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.