Stormworks: Build and Rescue System Requirements
Stormworks: Build and Rescue, released Sep 17, 2020, is a simulation game from Geometa. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 550 graphics with an Intel Core i7-6700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Stormworks: Build and Rescue call for Intel HD Graphics 6000-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 3 1200-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Stormworks: Build and Rescue call for AMD Radeon RX 550-class graphics, Intel Core i7-6700K-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 6000 | AMD Radeon RX 550 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for Stormworks: Build and Rescue
Full GPU guide →Stormworks: Build and Rescue's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 550 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 Stormworks: Build and Rescue
Full CPU guide →Stormworks: Build and Rescue's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-6700K 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.
Other options at this level
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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 Stormworks: Build and Rescue
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Stormworks: Build and Rescue 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 Stormworks: Build and Rescue?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Stormworks: Build and Rescue?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Stormworks: Build and Rescue's AMD Radeon RX 550 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Stormworks: Build and Rescue?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Stormworks: Build and Rescue's Intel Core i7-6700K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Stormworks: Build and Rescue?
- 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 Stormworks: Build and Rescue?
- 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 Stormworks: Build and Rescue need?
- Stormworks: Build and Rescue lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 550 still enough for Stormworks: Build and Rescue?
- 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.