Terra Nil System Requirements
Terra Nil, released Mar 28, 2023, is a casual / indie game from Free Lives, Clockwork Acorn. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 2600-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Terra Nil call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Terra Nil call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 2600-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-8350 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for Terra Nil
Full GPU guide →Terra Nil's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 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 Terra Nil
Full CPU guide →Terra Nil's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 2600 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.
Other options at this level
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Recommended PC build for Terra Nil
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Terra Nil 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 Terra Nil?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Terra Nil?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Terra Nil's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Terra Nil?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Terra Nil's AMD Ryzen 5 2600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Terra Nil?
- 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 Terra Nil?
- 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 Terra Nil need?
- Terra Nil lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 still enough for Terra Nil?
- 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.