Wayfinder System Requirements
Wayfinder, released Oct 21, 2024, is an action / adventure game from Airship Syndicate. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT graphics with an Intel Core i7-10700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Wayfinder call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super-class graphics, Intel Core i7-6700-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Wayfinder call for AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT-class graphics, Intel Core i7-10700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-6700 | Intel Core i7-10700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 50 GB | 50 GB |
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Best GPU for Wayfinder
Full GPU guide →Wayfinder's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
~$480AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Wayfinder
Full CPU guide →Wayfinder's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-10700K level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core i5-13500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$220AMD Ryzen 5 9600 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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Recommended PC build for Wayfinder
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Wayfinder 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 Wayfinder?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti run Wayfinder?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is well ahead of Wayfinder's AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the Intel Core i5-13500 run Wayfinder?
- Yes. The Intel Core i5-13500 is well ahead of Wayfinder's Intel Core i7-10700K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Wayfinder?
- 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 Wayfinder?
- Intel Core i5-13500 - Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Wayfinder need?
- Wayfinder lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT still enough for Wayfinder?
- 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.