How much RAM does Project Warlock need?

Project Warlock lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 still enough for Project Warlock?

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.

Project Warlock System Requirements

Dec 6, 2018ActionIndie

Project Warlock, released Dec 6, 2018, is an action / indie game from Buckshot Software. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics with an AMD FX-8350-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Project Warlock call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560-class graphics, AMD FX-8120-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 3 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Project Warlock call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 3 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	AMD FX-8120	AMD FX-8350
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	3 GB	3 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
Processor: Intel Core i3 3220 or AMD X8 FX-8120
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 6950
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compliant
Additional Notes: Controls: Keyboard and Mouse

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5 2400 or AMD X8 FX-8350
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compliant
Additional Notes: Controls: Keyboard and Mouse

Best GPU for Project Warlock

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Project Warlock's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 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 Project Warlock

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Project Warlock's stated processor is roughly AMD FX-8350 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 Project Warlock

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Project Warlock 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 Project Warlock?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Project Warlock?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Project Warlock's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Project Warlock?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Project Warlock's AMD FX-8350 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Project Warlock?: 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 Project Warlock?: 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 Project Warlock need?: Project Warlock lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 still enough for Project Warlock?: 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.