How much RAM does Pro Cycling Manager 2016 need?

Pro Cycling Manager 2016 lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 still enough for Pro Cycling Manager 2016?

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.

Pro Cycling Manager 2016 System Requirements

Jun 16, 2016SimulationSports

Pro Cycling Manager 2016, released Jun 16, 2016, is a simulation / sports game from Cyanide Studio. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 graphics with an Intel Core i5-3470-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Pro Cycling Manager 2016 call for Intel HD Graphics 3000-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 3 GB of RAM and 11 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Pro Cycling Manager 2016 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460-class graphics, Intel Core i5-3470-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 11 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i3-3240	Intel Core i5-3470
GPU	Intel HD Graphics 3000	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
RAM	3 GB	4 GB
Storage	11 GB	11 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7/WINDOWS 8/WINDOWS 10
Processor: AMD/INTEL DUAL-CORE 2.2 GHZ
Memory: 3072 MB RAM
Graphics: 256 MB 100% DIRECTX 9 AND SHADERS 3.0 COMPATIBLE ATI RADEON HD 2600 XT/INTEL HD 3000/NVIDIA GEFORCE 8600 GTS OR HIGHER
DirectX: Version 9.0
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 11 GB available space
Sound Card: DIRECTX 9 COMPATIBLE
Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION AND ONLINE GAME - WINDOWS XP NON SUPPORTED

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: WINDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS 7/WINDOWS 8/WINDOWS 10
Processor: AMD/INTEL DUAL-CORE 3.0 GHZ
Memory: 4096 MB RAM
Graphics: 1024 MB 100% DIRECTX 9 AND SHADERS 3.0 COMPATIBLE AMD RADEON HD 6850/NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 460 OR HIGHER
DirectX: Version 9.0
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 11 GB available space
Sound Card: DIRECTX 9 COMPATIBLE
Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION AND ONLINE GAME - WINDOWS XP NON SUPPORTED

Best GPU for Pro Cycling Manager 2016

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Pro Cycling Manager 2016's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$259.99

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 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$409.22Buy

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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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$646.99Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$659.98Buy

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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~$539.99Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$809.22Buy

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Best CPU for Pro Cycling Manager 2016

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Pro Cycling Manager 2016's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-3470 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$104.97

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 ~$169.85Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93

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 ~$140.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179

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

Intel Core i5-14400F ~$178.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy

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Recommended PC build for Pro Cycling Manager 2016

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Pro Cycling Manager 2016 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 Pro Cycling Manager 2016?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Pro Cycling Manager 2016?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Pro Cycling Manager 2016's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Pro Cycling Manager 2016?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Pro Cycling Manager 2016's Intel Core i5-3470 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Pro Cycling Manager 2016?: 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 Pro Cycling Manager 2016?: 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 Pro Cycling Manager 2016 need?: Pro Cycling Manager 2016 lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 still enough for Pro Cycling Manager 2016?: 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.