How much RAM does Tomb Raider: Underworld need?

Tomb Raider: Underworld lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT still enough for Tomb Raider: Underworld?

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.

Tomb Raider: Underworld System Requirements

Nov 21, 2008ActionAdventure

Tomb Raider: Underworld, released Nov 21, 2008, is an action / adventure game from Crystal Dynamics. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT graphics with an Intel Core 2 Duo E6600-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Tomb Raider: Underworld call for 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Tomb Raider: Underworld call for NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Duo E6600-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Pentium 4 3+GHz	Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce 6 series 6800GT (	NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
RAM	1 GB	2 GB
Storage	8 GB	8 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum

Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP (admin rights required)/Microsoft Windows Vista (admin rights required)
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3+GHz or AMD Athlon 2.5+GHz
Memory: 1GB (Windows XP) / 2GB (Windows Vista) system memory
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6 series 6800GT (or better) / ATI 1800XT (or better)
Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
Hard Drive Space: 8 GB Free Space

Recommended: Recommended

Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP (admin rights required)/Microsoft Windows Vista (admin rights required)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 4400+
Memory: 2 GB system memory
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX or ATI HD4800
Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
Hard Drive Space: 8 GB Free Space
Controller: Microsoft Xbox360 Controller

Best GPU for Tomb Raider: Underworld

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Tomb Raider: Underworld's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$220

score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 · 8GB~$260Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$290Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$310Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD 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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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$370Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$480Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy

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Best CPU for Tomb Raider: Underworld

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Tomb Raider: Underworld's stated processor is roughly Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

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Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$130Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$80

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$110Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$130Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Find

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

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Recommended PC build for Tomb Raider: Underworld

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Tomb Raider: Underworld 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 Tomb Raider: Underworld?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Tomb Raider: Underworld?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Tomb Raider: Underworld's NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Tomb Raider: Underworld?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Tomb Raider: Underworld's Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Tomb Raider: Underworld?: 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 Tomb Raider: Underworld?: 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 Tomb Raider: Underworld need?: Tomb Raider: Underworld lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT still enough for Tomb Raider: Underworld?: 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.