GROUND BRANCH System Requirements
GROUND BRANCH, released Jul 16, 2026, is an action / indie game from BlackFoot Studios, MicroProse Software. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for GROUND BRANCH call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 2600-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 40 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for GROUND BRANCH call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X-class processor, 32 GB of RAM and 40 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 40 GB | 40 GB |
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Best GPU for GROUND BRANCH
Full GPU guide →GROUND BRANCH's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9070, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 12GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9070
~$550AMD Radeon RX 9070 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 7900 XTX
~$850AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX leaves plenty of margin with 24GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for GROUND BRANCH
Full CPU guide →GROUND BRANCH's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 5600X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
~$130AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
~$165AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
~$250AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for GROUND BRANCH
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our GROUND BRANCH 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 GROUND BRANCH?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9070 run GROUND BRANCH?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is well ahead of GROUND BRANCH's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F run GROUND BRANCH?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is well ahead of GROUND BRANCH's AMD Ryzen 5 5600X target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for GROUND BRANCH?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 12GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for GROUND BRANCH?
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F - AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does GROUND BRANCH need?
- GROUND BRANCH lists 32 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 still enough for GROUND BRANCH?
- 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.