How much RAM does The Dream need?

The Dream lists 10 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a AMD Radeon RX 5700 still enough for The Dream?

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.

The Dream System Requirements

Mar 17, 2025ActionIndieFree To Play

The Dream, released Mar 17, 2025, is an action / indie game from Pablo Perez. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 5700 graphics with an Intel Core i7-14700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for The Dream call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650-class graphics, Intel Core i7-14700K-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 15 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for The Dream call for AMD Radeon RX 5700-class graphics, Intel Core i7-14700K-class processor, 10 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i7-14700K	Intel Core i7-14700K
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650	AMD Radeon RX 5700
RAM	8 GB	10 GB
Storage	15 GB	20 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS: 11
Processor: octacore
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon 780M Graphics , GTX 1650
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 15 GB available space

Recommended: Recommended:

OS: 11
Processor: octacore
Memory: 10 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 , AMD Radeon RX 5700
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 20 GB available space

Best GPU for The Dream

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The Dream's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 5700 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$259.99

score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$409.22Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD 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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Other options at this level

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$646.99Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$659.98Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$539.99Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$809.22Buy

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Best CPU for The Dream

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The Dream's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-14700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

~$327.49

score 340Zen 4

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X ~$315Buy
Intel Core i7-14700K ~$379.99Buy
Intel Core i9-14900K ~$469.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ~$499.99Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

~$449

score 375Zen 5

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D ~$657.95Buy

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Performance

No current chip fits this tier for this game yet.

Recommended PC build for The Dream

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Dream 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 Dream?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run The Dream?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of The Dream's AMD Radeon RX 5700 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D run The Dream?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D meets or beats The Dream's Intel Core i7-14700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for The Dream?: 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 Dream?: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
How much RAM does The Dream need?: The Dream lists 10 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a AMD Radeon RX 5700 still enough for The Dream?: 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.