Somnium Space VR System Requirements
Somnium Space VR, released Feb 20, 2020, is a free to play / indie game from Somnium Space Ltd.. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics with an Intel Core i7-10700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Somnium Space VR call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Somnium Space VR call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070-class graphics, Intel Core i7-10700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for Somnium Space VR
Full GPU guide →Somnium Space VR's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 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 Somnium Space VR
Full CPU guide →Somnium Space VR's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-10700K level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core i5-13500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i5-14400F
~$178.99Intel Core i5-14400F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Core i5-13500
~$265Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$240.23AMD Ryzen 5 9600 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Somnium Space VR
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Somnium Space VR 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 Somnium Space VR?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Somnium Space VR?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Somnium Space VR's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the Intel Core i5-13500 run Somnium Space VR?
- Yes. The Intel Core i5-13500 is well ahead of Somnium Space VR's Intel Core i7-10700K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Somnium Space VR?
- 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 Somnium Space VR?
- Intel Core i5-13500 - Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Somnium Space VR need?
- Somnium Space VR lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 still enough for Somnium Space VR?
- 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.