Satisfactory System Requirements
Satisfactory, released Sep 10, 2024, is an adventure / indie game from Coffee Stain Studios. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Satisfactory call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti-class graphics, Intel Core i5-3570-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Satisfactory call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-3570 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB |
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Best GPU for Satisfactory
Full GPU guide →Satisfactory's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, 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.
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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 Satisfactory
Full CPU guide →Satisfactory's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 5600X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
~$130AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
~$165AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
~$250AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Satisfactory
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Satisfactory 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 Satisfactory?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Satisfactory?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Satisfactory's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F run Satisfactory?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is well ahead of Satisfactory's AMD Ryzen 5 5600X target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Satisfactory?
- 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 Satisfactory?
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F - AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Satisfactory need?
- Satisfactory lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 still enough for Satisfactory?
- 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.