How much RAM does Steep™ need?

Steep™ lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 still enough for Steep™?

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.

Steep™ System Requirements

Dec 2, 2016ActionSports

Steep™, released Dec 2, 2016, is an action / sports game from Ubisoft Annecy, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Kiev. 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.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Steep™ call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti-class graphics, AMD FX-4100-class processor, 6 GB of RAM and 25 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Steep™ call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 25 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	AMD FX-4100	AMD FX-8350
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
RAM	6 GB	8 GB
Storage	25 GB	25 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Processor: Intel Core i5 2400S at 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX-4100 at 3.6 Ghz
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 560TI or Radeon R7 260X
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 25 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX® compatible sound card with latest drivers
Additional Notes: SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS (at time of release): NVIDIA GeForce® GTX660 or better, GeForce® GTX700/900/1000 series, AMD Radeon R9 260X or better, AMD Radeon R9 300 series, Fury series. Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported. For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our website: . PERIPHERAL SUPPORTED: Windows®-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional controller

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K at 3.5 Ghz or AMD FX-8350 at 4.0 Ghz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 390
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 25 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX® compatible sound card with latest drivers
Additional Notes: SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS (at time of release): NVIDIA GeForce® GTX660 or better, GeForce® GTX700/900/1000 series, AMD Radeon R9 260X or better, AMD Radeon R9 300 series, Fury series. Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported. For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our website: . PERIPHERAL SUPPORTED: Windows®-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional controller

Best GPU for Steep™

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Steep™'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

~$220

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 · 8GB~$260Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$290Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$310Buy

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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

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$370Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy

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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~$480Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy

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Best CPU for Steep™

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Steep™'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

~$110

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$130Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$80

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$110Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$130Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Find

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

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Recommended PC build for Steep™

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Steep™ 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 Steep™?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Steep™?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Steep™'s NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Steep™?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Steep™'s AMD FX-8350 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Steep™?: 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 Steep™?: 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 Steep™ need?: Steep™ lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 still enough for Steep™?: 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.