The Persistence System Requirements
The Persistence, released May 20, 2020, is an action / adventure game from Firesprite Ltd. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics with an Intel Core i7-10700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for The Persistence call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti-class graphics, Intel Core i5-4570-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 5 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for The Persistence call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti-class graphics, Intel Core i7-10700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 5 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4570 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 5 GB | 5 GB |
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Best GPU for The Persistence
Full GPU guide →The Persistence's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Radeon RX 9070
~$550AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
~$620AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
~$1,700NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 leaves plenty of margin with 24GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 · 32GB~$2,000Buy
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Best CPU for The Persistence
Full CPU guide →The Persistence's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-10700K level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core i5-13500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$220AMD Ryzen 5 9600 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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Recommended PC build for The Persistence
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Persistence 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 Persistence?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT run The Persistence?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is well ahead of The Persistence's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the Intel Core i5-13500 run The Persistence?
- Yes. The Intel Core i5-13500 is well ahead of The Persistence's Intel Core i7-10700K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for The Persistence?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 - AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for The Persistence?
- Intel Core i5-13500 - Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does The Persistence need?
- The Persistence lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still enough for The Persistence?
- 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.