The Standard Model System Requirements
The Standard Model, released 2025, is an adventure / indie game from Nizio Studios. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics with an Intel Core i7-12700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for The Standard Model call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070-class graphics, Intel Core i5-6600K-class processor, 12 GB of RAM and 15 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for The Standard Model call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070-class graphics, Intel Core i7-12700K-class processor, 32 GB of RAM and 15 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB |
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Best GPU for The Standard Model
Full GPU guide →The Standard Model's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
~$480AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
~$620AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for The Standard Model
Full CPU guide →The Standard Model's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-12700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
~$165AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$220AMD Ryzen 5 9600 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
~$350AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for The Standard Model
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Standard Model 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 Standard Model?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT run The Standard Model?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is well ahead of The Standard Model's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 run The Standard Model?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600 meets or beats The Standard Model's Intel Core i7-12700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for The Standard Model?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 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 Standard Model?
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600 - AMD Ryzen 5 9600 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does The Standard Model need?
- The Standard Model lists 32 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 still enough for The Standard Model?
- 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.