How much RAM does OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ need?

OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ lists 6 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a AMD Radeon RX 470 still enough for OCTOPATH TRAVELER™?

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.

OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ System Requirements

Jun 7, 2019RPG

OCTOPATH TRAVELER™, released Jun 7, 2019, is a rpg game from Square Enix, ACQUIRE Corp.. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 470 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 3 1200-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750-class graphics, 4 GB of RAM and 5 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ call for AMD Radeon RX 470-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 3 1200-class processor, 6 GB of RAM and 5 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	AMD FX-4350	AMD Ryzen 3 1200
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750	AMD Radeon RX 470
RAM	4 GB	6 GB
Storage	5 GB	5 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows® 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 64-bit
Processor: AMD FX-4350 / Intel® Core™ i3-3210
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R7 260X (2GB VRAM) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750(2GB VRAM)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 5 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes: 30+ FPS @ 1280x720 / graphics preset “LOW”

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows® 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10 64-bit
Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-6400
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: Radeon™ RX 470(4GB VRAM) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6 GB VRAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 5 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes: Expected Framerate: 60 FPS @ 1920x1080 / Graphics preset: “Very High”. Depending on the monitor and PC graphics card environment and setup used, this title can expand its display resolution to 4K. However, please be aware that 4K resolutions are not officially supported

Best GPU for OCTOPATH TRAVELER™

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OCTOPATH TRAVELER™'s stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 470 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 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™

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OCTOPATH TRAVELER™'s stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 3 1200 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 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ 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 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run OCTOPATH TRAVELER™?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of OCTOPATH TRAVELER™'s AMD Radeon RX 470 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run OCTOPATH TRAVELER™?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of OCTOPATH TRAVELER™'s AMD Ryzen 3 1200 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for OCTOPATH TRAVELER™?: 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 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™?: 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 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ need?: OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ lists 6 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a AMD Radeon RX 470 still enough for OCTOPATH TRAVELER™?: 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.