How much RAM does Planet Nomads need?

Planet Nomads lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still enough for Planet Nomads?

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.

Planet Nomads System Requirements

May 3, 2019ActionAdventureIndieSimulation

Planet Nomads, released May 3, 2019, is an action / adventure game from Craneballs. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics with an Intel Core i7-6700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Planet Nomads call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950-class graphics, 8 GB of RAM and 6 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Planet Nomads call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti-class graphics, Intel Core i7-6700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 6 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	4 Core CPU @3GHz	Intel Core i7-6700K
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
RAM	8 GB	16 GB
Storage	6 GB	6 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Win 10 - 64bit
Processor: 4 Core CPU @3GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (or AMD equivalent)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 6 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Additional Notes: This is our target HW for 1920x1080, 30FPS, Medium quality setting. Might be playable on worse PC on Low quality, but without warranty. Planet Nomads is still in development and system requirements may change.

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Win 10 - 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K @4GHz
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 6 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Additional Notes: This is our target HW for 1920x1080, 60 FPS, High quality setting. SSD Recommended. Planet Nomads is still in development and system requirements may change.

Best GPU for Planet Nomads

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Planet Nomads's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 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
AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy

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Recommended

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

~$310

score 2308 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 adds headroom with 8GB 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 9060 XT · 16GB~$350Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$370Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti · 16GB~$430Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

~$560

score 34012 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leaves plenty of margin with 12GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$480Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find
AMD Radeon RX 9070 · 16GB~$550Find

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Best CPU for Planet Nomads

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Planet Nomads's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-6700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

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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 Planet Nomads

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Planet Nomads 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 Planet Nomads?

Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 run Planet Nomads?: Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 meets or beats Planet Nomads's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Planet Nomads?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Planet Nomads's Intel Core i7-6700K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Planet Nomads?: 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 Planet Nomads?: 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 Planet Nomads need?: Planet Nomads lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still enough for Planet Nomads?: 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.