Subsistence System Requirements
Subsistence, released Oct 25, 2016, is an action / early access game from ColdGames. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon HD 6950 graphics with an Intel Core i5-6500-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Subsistence call for Intel Core 2 Duo E8400-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Subsistence call for AMD Radeon HD 6950-class graphics, Intel Core i5-6500-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
| GPU | Geforce GT 460 | AMD Radeon HD 6950 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 1 GB | 1 GB |
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Best GPU for Subsistence
Full GPU guide →Subsistence's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon HD 6950 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$259.99Intel 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 Subsistence
Full CPU guide →Subsistence's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-6500 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$104.97Intel 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
~$84.93AMD 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
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Subsistence
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Subsistence 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 Subsistence?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Subsistence?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Subsistence's AMD Radeon HD 6950 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Subsistence?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Subsistence's Intel Core i5-6500 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Subsistence?
- 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 Subsistence?
- 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 Subsistence need?
- Subsistence lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon HD 6950 still enough for Subsistence?
- 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.