SameShadow System Requirements
SameShadow is an action / indie game from GrandPaw Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super graphics with an Intel Core i7-8700-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for SameShadow call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060-class graphics, Intel Core i7-8700-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 25 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for SameShadow call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super-class graphics, Intel Core i7-8700-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 25 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 25 GB | 25 GB |
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Best GPU for SameShadow
Full GPU guide →SameShadow's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel 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
~$310NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 adds headroom with 8GB 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.
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Best CPU for SameShadow
Full CPU guide →SameShadow's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-8700 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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Recommended PC build for SameShadow
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our SameShadow 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 SameShadow?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 run SameShadow?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 meets or beats SameShadow's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run SameShadow?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is well ahead of SameShadow's Intel Core i7-8700 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for SameShadow?
- 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 SameShadow?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does SameShadow need?
- SameShadow lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super still enough for SameShadow?
- 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.