Last Epoch System Requirements
Last Epoch, released Feb 21, 2024, is an action / adventure game from Eleventh Hour Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 3 1200-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Last Epoch call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, 8 GB of RAM and 22 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Last Epoch call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 3 1200-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 22 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5 2500 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 22 GB | 22 GB |
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Best GPU for Last Epoch
Full GPU guide →Last Epoch's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, 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
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD 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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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Last Epoch
Full CPU guide →Last Epoch's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 3 1200 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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Recommended PC build for Last Epoch
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Last Epoch 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 Last Epoch?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Last Epoch?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Last Epoch's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Last Epoch?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Last Epoch's AMD Ryzen 3 1200 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Last Epoch?
- 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 Last Epoch?
- 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 Last Epoch need?
- Last Epoch lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 still enough for Last Epoch?
- 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.