Pavlov System Requirements
Pavlov, released Dec 4, 2024, is an action / indie game from Vankrupt Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics with an Intel Core i5-4460-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Pavlov call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070-class graphics, Intel Core i5-3470-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 60 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Pavlov call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080-class graphics, Intel Core i5-4460-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 60 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-4460 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
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Best GPU for Pavlov
Full GPU guide →Pavlov's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 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.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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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.
Other options at this level
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Best CPU for Pavlov
Full CPU guide →Pavlov's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-4460 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$104.97Intel 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
~$84.93AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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Recommended PC build for Pavlov
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Pavlov 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 Pavlov?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti run Pavlov?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is well ahead of Pavlov's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Pavlov?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Pavlov's Intel Core i5-4460 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Pavlov?
- 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 Pavlov?
- 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 Pavlov need?
- Pavlov lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 still enough for Pavlov?
- 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.