How much RAM does Vertical Shift need?

Vertical Shift lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 still enough for Vertical Shift?

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.

Vertical Shift System Requirements

Dec 24, 2021ActionAdventureFree To PlayRacingEarly Access

Vertical Shift, released Dec 24, 2021, is an action / adventure game from Corrupted Media Productions. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 graphics with an Intel Core i5-4590-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Vertical Shift call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, Intel Core i5-4590-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 3 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Vertical Shift call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, Intel Core i5-4590-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 3 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i5-4590	Intel Core i5-4590
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Storage	3 GB	3 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: Windows 7 or Newer
Processor: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater.
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 equivalent or greater.
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: Video Output Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output
VR Support: SteamVR or OpenXR

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: Windows 7 or Newer
Processor: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater.
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 equivalent or greater.
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: Video Output Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output

Best GPU for Vertical Shift

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Vertical Shift's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$259.99

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 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$409.22Buy

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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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$646.99Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$659.98Buy

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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~$539.99Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$809.22Buy

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Best CPU for Vertical Shift

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Vertical Shift's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-4590 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$104.97

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

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 ~$169.85Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93

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 ~$140.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179

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

Intel Core i5-14400F ~$178.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy

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Recommended PC build for Vertical Shift

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Vertical Shift 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 Vertical Shift?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Vertical Shift?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Vertical Shift's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Vertical Shift?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Vertical Shift's Intel Core i5-4590 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Vertical Shift?: 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 Vertical Shift?: 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 Vertical Shift need?: Vertical Shift lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 still enough for Vertical Shift?: 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.