Space Grunts System Requirements
Space Grunts, released Jan 12, 2016, is an action / indie game from Orangepixel. Its recommended spec points at Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics with an Intel Core i3-3240-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Space Grunts call for Intel HD Graphics 3000-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 200 MB of storage.
The recommended specs for Space Grunts call for Intel HD Graphics 3000-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 200 MB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-3240 | Intel Core i3-3240 |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 200 MB | 200 MB |
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Best GPU for Space Grunts
Full GPU guide →Space Grunts's stated graphics card is roughly Intel HD Graphics 3000 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 Space Grunts
Full CPU guide →Space Grunts's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-3240 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$104.97Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$84.93AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Space Grunts
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Space Grunts 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 Space Grunts?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Space Grunts?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Space Grunts's Intel HD Graphics 3000 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Space Grunts?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Space Grunts's Intel Core i3-3240 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Space Grunts?
- 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 Space Grunts?
- 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 Space Grunts need?
- Space Grunts lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a Intel HD Graphics 3000 still enough for Space Grunts?
- 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.