How much RAM does Wasteland 3 need?

Wasteland 3 lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 still enough for Wasteland 3?

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.

Wasteland 3 System Requirements

Aug 27, 2020RPGStrategy

Wasteland 3, released Aug 27, 2020, is a rpg / strategy game from inXile Entertainment. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with an Intel Core i7-3770-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Wasteland 3 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760-class graphics, 8 GB of RAM and 45 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Wasteland 3 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, Intel Core i7-3770-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 45 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i5-3.3 GHz	Intel Core i7-3770
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Storage	45 GB	45 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-3.3 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 760 or AMD Equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 45 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), or AMD RX 480 (8GB)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 45 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Best GPU for Wasteland 3

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Wasteland 3's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 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 Wasteland 3

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Wasteland 3's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-3770 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

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 ~$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 Wasteland 3

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Wasteland 3 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 Wasteland 3?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Wasteland 3?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Wasteland 3's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Wasteland 3?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Wasteland 3's Intel Core i7-3770 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Wasteland 3?: 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 Wasteland 3?: 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 Wasteland 3 need?: Wasteland 3 lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 still enough for Wasteland 3?: 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.