Retirement Simulator System Requirements
Retirement Simulator, released Apr 19, 2022, is a casual / indie game from DoubleThink Studio. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with an Intel Core i5-12400F-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Retirement Simulator call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750-class graphics, Intel Core i5-12400F-class processor, 7.8 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Retirement Simulator call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, Intel Core i5-12400F-class processor, 15.6 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i5-12400F |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
| RAM | 7.8 GB | 15.6 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for Retirement Simulator
Full GPU guide →Retirement Simulator's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 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 Retirement Simulator
Full CPU guide →Retirement Simulator's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-12400F level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
~$209AMD Ryzen 7 5700X adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
~$200AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Retirement Simulator
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Retirement Simulator 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 Retirement Simulator?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Retirement Simulator?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Retirement Simulator's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X run Retirement Simulator?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X meets or beats Retirement Simulator's Intel Core i5-12400F recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Retirement Simulator?
- 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 Retirement Simulator?
- AMD Ryzen 7 5700X - AMD Ryzen 7 5700X adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Retirement Simulator need?
- Retirement Simulator lists 15.6 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 still enough for Retirement Simulator?
- 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.