The Riftbreaker System Requirements
The Riftbreaker, released Oct 14, 2021, is an action / adventure game from EXOR Studios. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics with an Intel Core i7-2600K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for The Riftbreaker call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750-class graphics, Intel Core i5-2400-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 12 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for The Riftbreaker call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080-class graphics, Intel Core i7-2600K-class processor, 12 GB of RAM and 12 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-2400 | Intel Core i7-2600K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 12 GB | 12 GB |
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Best GPU for The Riftbreaker
Full GPU guide →The Riftbreaker's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 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.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 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
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
~$480AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for The Riftbreaker
Full CPU guide →The Riftbreaker's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-2600K 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.
Other options at this level
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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 The Riftbreaker
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Riftbreaker 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 Riftbreaker?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti run The Riftbreaker?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is well ahead of The Riftbreaker's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run The Riftbreaker?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of The Riftbreaker's Intel Core i7-2600K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for The Riftbreaker?
- 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 Riftbreaker?
- 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 Riftbreaker need?
- The Riftbreaker lists 12 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 still enough for The Riftbreaker?
- 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.