BLACKSHARD System Requirements
BLACKSHARD, released Apr 2, 2025, is an adventure / indie game from Redlock Studio, Enclave. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 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 BLACKSHARD call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070-class graphics, Intel Core i7-7700K-class processor and 8 GB of RAM.
The recommended specs for BLACKSHARD call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070-class graphics, Intel Core i7-10700K-class processor and 0.0 GB of RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 0.0 GB |
| Storage | — | — |
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Best GPU for BLACKSHARD
Full GPU guide →BLACKSHARD's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
~$480AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
~$620AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for BLACKSHARD
Full CPU guide →BLACKSHARD'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.
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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.
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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 BLACKSHARD
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our BLACKSHARD 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 BLACKSHARD?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT run BLACKSHARD?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is well ahead of BLACKSHARD's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the Intel Core i5-13500 run BLACKSHARD?
- Yes. The Intel Core i5-13500 is well ahead of BLACKSHARD's Intel Core i7-10700K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for BLACKSHARD?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for BLACKSHARD?
- 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 BLACKSHARD need?
- BLACKSHARD lists 0.0 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 still enough for BLACKSHARD?
- 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.