Twelve Minutes System Requirements
Twelve Minutes, released Aug 19, 2021, is an adventure / indie game from Luis Antonio. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics with an AMD FX-8350-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Twelve Minutes call for NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450-class graphics, AMD Phenom II X4 965-class processor and 2 GB of RAM.
The recommended specs for Twelve Minutes call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor and 4 GB of RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Phenom II X4 965 | AMD FX-8350 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | — | — |
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Best GPU for Twelve Minutes
Full GPU guide →Twelve Minutes's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, 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.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD 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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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Twelve Minutes
Full CPU guide →Twelve Minutes's stated processor is roughly AMD FX-8350 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.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Twelve Minutes
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Twelve Minutes 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 Twelve Minutes?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Twelve Minutes?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Twelve Minutes's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Twelve Minutes?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Twelve Minutes's AMD FX-8350 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Twelve Minutes?
- 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 Twelve Minutes?
- 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 Twelve Minutes need?
- Twelve Minutes lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 still enough for Twelve Minutes?
- 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.