The Talos Principle 2 System Requirements
The Talos Principle 2, released Nov 2, 2023, is an action / adventure game from Croteam. Its recommended spec points at Intel Arc B580 graphics with an Intel Core i5-13400F-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for The Talos Principle 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, Intel Core i3-13100F-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 75 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for The Talos Principle 2 call for Intel Arc B580-class graphics, Intel Core i5-13400F-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 75 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-13400F |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Intel Arc B580 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 75 GB | 75 GB |
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Best GPU for The Talos Principle 2
Full GPU guide →The Talos Principle 2's stated graphics card is roughly Intel Arc B580 level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B580
~$250Intel Arc B580 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 12GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 adds headroom with 12GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Radeon RX 9070
~$739.99AMD Radeon RX 9070 leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for The Talos Principle 2
Full CPU guide →The Talos Principle 2's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-13400F level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i5-14400F
~$178.99Intel Core i5-14400F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
~$200AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
~$250AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for The Talos Principle 2
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Talos Principle 2 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 Talos Principle 2?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 run The Talos Principle 2?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is well ahead of The Talos Principle 2's Intel Arc B580 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D run The Talos Principle 2?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is well ahead of The Talos Principle 2's Intel Core i5-13400F target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for The Talos Principle 2?
- Intel Arc B580 - Intel Arc B580 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 12GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for The Talos Principle 2?
- AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D - AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does The Talos Principle 2 need?
- The Talos Principle 2 lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a Intel Arc B580 still enough for The Talos Principle 2?
- 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.