How much RAM does Hunt: Showdown 1896 need?

Hunt: Showdown 1896 lists 12 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super still enough for Hunt: Showdown 1896?

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.

Hunt: Showdown 1896 System Requirements

Aug 27, 2019Action

Hunt: Showdown 1896, released Aug 27, 2019, is an action game from Crytek. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super graphics with an AMD Ryzen 7 2700-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Hunt: Showdown 1896 call for AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 2600-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 75 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Hunt: Showdown 1896 call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 7 2700-class processor, 12 GB of RAM and 75 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 2600	AMD Ryzen 7 2700
GPU	AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super
RAM	8 GB	12 GB
Storage	75 GB	75 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64 bit
Processor: Intel CPU 7th Gen 7700 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1650 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, with a minimum of 4GB of VRAM
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 75 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible audio card
Additional Notes: Best experienced with headphones and on a SSD drive

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 11 64 bit
Processor: Intel CPU 8th Gen 8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 2700
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: RTX 2060 Super / AMD 6600 XT, with a minimum of 8GB of VRAM
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 75 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible audio card
Additional Notes: Best experienced with headphones and on a SSD drive

Best GPU for Hunt: Showdown 1896

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Hunt: Showdown 1896's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super 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 Hunt: Showdown 1896

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Hunt: Showdown 1896's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 7 2700 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 Hunt: Showdown 1896

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Hunt: Showdown 1896 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 Hunt: Showdown 1896?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Hunt: Showdown 1896?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Hunt: Showdown 1896's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Hunt: Showdown 1896?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Hunt: Showdown 1896's AMD Ryzen 7 2700 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Hunt: Showdown 1896?: 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 Hunt: Showdown 1896?: 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 Hunt: Showdown 1896 need?: Hunt: Showdown 1896 lists 12 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super still enough for Hunt: Showdown 1896?: 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.