Oxygen Not Included System Requirements
Oxygen Not Included, released Jul 30, 2019, is an indie / simulation game from Klei Entertainment. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics with an Intel Core i7-8700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Oxygen Not Included call for Intel HD Graphics 4600-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 3 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Oxygen Not Included call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti-class graphics, Intel Core i7-8700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 3 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-3240 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 3 GB | 3 GB |
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Best GPU for Oxygen Not Included
Full GPU guide →Oxygen Not Included's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 Oxygen Not Included
Full CPU guide →Oxygen Not Included's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-8700K 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 Oxygen Not Included
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Oxygen Not Included 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 Oxygen Not Included?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Oxygen Not Included?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Oxygen Not Included's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Oxygen Not Included?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT meets or beats Oxygen Not Included's Intel Core i7-8700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Oxygen Not Included?
- 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 Oxygen Not Included?
- 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 Oxygen Not Included need?
- Oxygen Not Included lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti still enough for Oxygen Not Included?
- 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.