The Jackbox Party Pack 5 System Requirements
The Jackbox Party Pack 5, released Oct 17, 2018, is a casual / indie game from Jackbox Games, Inc.. Its recommended spec points at Intel HD Graphics 6000 graphics with an Intel Core i5-8400-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for The Jackbox Party Pack 5 call for Intel Core 2 Duo E6600-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 3 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for The Jackbox Party Pack 5 call for Intel HD Graphics 6000-class graphics, Intel Core i5-8400-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 3 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
| GPU | GeForce 500+ | Intel HD Graphics 6000 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 3 GB | 3 GB |
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Best GPU for The Jackbox Party Pack 5
Full GPU guide →The Jackbox Party Pack 5's stated graphics card is roughly Intel HD Graphics 6000 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 The Jackbox Party Pack 5
Full CPU guide →The Jackbox Party Pack 5's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-8400 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 The Jackbox Party Pack 5
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Jackbox Party Pack 5 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 Jackbox Party Pack 5?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run The Jackbox Party Pack 5?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of The Jackbox Party Pack 5's Intel HD Graphics 6000 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run The Jackbox Party Pack 5?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of The Jackbox Party Pack 5's Intel Core i5-8400 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for The Jackbox Party Pack 5?
- 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 Jackbox Party Pack 5?
- 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 The Jackbox Party Pack 5 need?
- The Jackbox Party Pack 5 lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a Intel HD Graphics 6000 still enough for The Jackbox Party Pack 5?
- 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.