SteamVR Performance Test System Requirements
SteamVR Performance Test, released Feb 22, 2016, is an utilities game from Valve. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 graphics with an AMD FX-8350-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The recommended specs for SteamVR Performance Test call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor and 4 GB of RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | AMD FX-8350 |
| GPU | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 |
| RAM | — | 4 GB |
| Storage | — | — |
Original published requirement text
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Best GPU for SteamVR Performance Test
Full GPU guide →SteamVR Performance Test's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 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 SteamVR Performance Test
Full CPU guide →SteamVR Performance Test's stated processor is roughly AMD FX-8350 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel 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
~$80AMD 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
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for SteamVR Performance Test
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our SteamVR Performance Test 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 SteamVR Performance Test?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run SteamVR Performance Test?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of SteamVR Performance Test's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run SteamVR Performance Test?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of SteamVR Performance Test's AMD FX-8350 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for SteamVR Performance Test?
- 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 SteamVR Performance Test?
- 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 SteamVR Performance Test need?
- SteamVR Performance Test lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 still enough for SteamVR Performance Test?
- 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.