The Callisto Protocol™ System Requirements
The Callisto Protocol™, released Dec 1, 2022, is an action / adventure game from Striking Distance Studios. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for The Callisto Protocol™ call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 2600-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 75 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for The Callisto Protocol™ call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 3600-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 75 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 75 GB | 75 GB |
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Best GPU for The Callisto Protocol™
Full GPU guide →The Callisto Protocol™'s stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 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 The Callisto Protocol™
Full CPU guide →The Callisto Protocol™'s stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 3600 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, 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 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
~$160AMD Ryzen 7 5700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for The Callisto Protocol™
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Callisto Protocol™ 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 The Callisto Protocol™?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run The Callisto Protocol™?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of The Callisto Protocol™'s NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run The Callisto Protocol™?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is well ahead of The Callisto Protocol™'s AMD Ryzen 5 3600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for The Callisto Protocol™?
- 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 The Callisto Protocol™?
- 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 The Callisto Protocol™ need?
- The Callisto Protocol™ lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 still enough for The Callisto Protocol™?
- 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.