How much RAM does Spacebase Startopia need?

Spacebase Startopia lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT still enough for Spacebase Startopia?

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.

Spacebase Startopia System Requirements

Mar 26, 2021SimulationStrategy

Spacebase Startopia, released Mar 26, 2021, is a simulation / strategy game from Realmforge Studios. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Spacebase Startopia call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960-class graphics, 8 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Spacebase Startopia call for AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X-class processor and 16 GB of RAM.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @3.5 GHz	AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960	AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
RAM	8 GB	16 GB
Storage	10 GB	—

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @3.5 GHz / Intel Core i3-9100 @3.5 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD/Nvidia dedicated GPU, 4GB dedicated VRAM and Shader Model 5.1 (Nvidia Geforce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon r9 285)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card:

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X @3.6 GHz / Intel Core i3-9100 @3.6 GHz
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD/Nvidia dedicated GPU, 6GB dedicated VRAM and Shader Model 6.1 (Nvidia Geforce GTX 980Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5600XT)
Sound Card:

Best GPU for Spacebase Startopia

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Spacebase Startopia's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$259.99

score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$409.22Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD 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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Other options at this level

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$646.99Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$659.98Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$539.99Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$809.22Buy

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Best CPU for Spacebase Startopia

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Spacebase Startopia's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 3600X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$140.99Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$169.85Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i5-14400F ~$178.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy

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Performance

Intel Core i5-13500

~$265

score 210Raptor Lake

Intel Core i5-13500 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X ~$172.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F ~$189.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D ~$200Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ~$209Buy

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Recommended PC build for Spacebase Startopia

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Spacebase Startopia 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 Spacebase Startopia?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Spacebase Startopia?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Spacebase Startopia's AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Spacebase Startopia?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT meets or beats Spacebase Startopia's AMD Ryzen 5 3600X recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Spacebase Startopia?: 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 Spacebase Startopia?: 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 Spacebase Startopia need?: Spacebase Startopia lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT still enough for Spacebase Startopia?: 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.