Stellar: Chroma Codex System Requirements
Stellar: Chroma Codex, released May 22, 2025, is a casual / indie game from NI YU ZHUO. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 5500-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Stellar: Chroma Codex call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 1600-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Stellar: Chroma Codex call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 5500-class processor, 32 GB of RAM and 10 MB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 MB |
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Best GPU for Stellar: Chroma Codex
Full GPU guide →Stellar: Chroma Codex's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 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 Stellar: Chroma Codex
Full CPU guide →Stellar: Chroma Codex's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 5500 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Stellar: Chroma Codex
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Stellar: Chroma Codex 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 Stellar: Chroma Codex?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Stellar: Chroma Codex?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Stellar: Chroma Codex's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Stellar: Chroma Codex?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT meets or beats Stellar: Chroma Codex's AMD Ryzen 5 5500 recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Stellar: Chroma Codex?
- 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 Stellar: Chroma Codex?
- 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 Stellar: Chroma Codex need?
- Stellar: Chroma Codex lists 32 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 still enough for Stellar: Chroma Codex?
- 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.