How much RAM does Rise of the Ronin need?

Rise of the Ronin lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super still enough for Rise of the Ronin?

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.

Rise of the Ronin System Requirements

Mar 10, 2025ActionAdventureRPG

Rise of the Ronin, released Mar 10, 2025, is an action / adventure game from KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super graphics with an Intel Core i5-10600K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Rise of the Ronin call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 1600-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 155 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Rise of the Ronin call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super-class graphics, Intel Core i5-10600K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 155 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 1600	Intel Core i5-10600K
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Storage	155 GB	155 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows® 10/11 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 or better, AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or better
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (VRAM 6GB) or better, AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (VRAM 8GB) or better
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 155 GB available space
Sound Card: 16-bit stereo with 48KHz playback
Additional Notes: SSD required. Poor SSD performance may affect gameplay. Multi-channel memory architecture recommended. This game is expected to run at 1080p/30FPS under the lowest graphics settings (upscaled). Frame Generation can be used to increase FPS. Note: Windows® 11 system requirements apply when using that OS.

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows® 10/11 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-10600K or better, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or better
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (VRAM 8GB) or better, AMD Radeon RX 6700XT (VRAM 12GB) or better
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 155 GB available space
Sound Card: 16-bit stereo with 48KHz playback
Additional Notes: SSD required, NVMe SSD recommended. Multi-channel memory architecture recommended. This game is expected to run at 1080p/60FPS under the standard graphics settings (upscaled). Frame Generation can be used to increase FPS. Note: Windows® 11 system requirements apply when using that OS.

Best GPU for Rise of the Ronin

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Rise of the Ronin's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$310Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$370Buy

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Recommended

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 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 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$480Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find

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Performance

AMD Radeon RX 9070

~$550

score 38016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD Radeon RX 9070 leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT · 16GB~$620Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT · 20GB~$650Buy

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Best CPU for Rise of the Ronin

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Rise of the Ronin's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-10600K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$80

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$110Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$130Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$130Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Find

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 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 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy

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Performance

Intel Core i5-13500

~$210

score 210Raptor Lake

Intel Core i5-13500 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 7500F ~$165Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ~$190Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D ~$200Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X ~$210Buy

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Recommended PC build for Rise of the Ronin

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Rise of the Ronin 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 Rise of the Ronin?

Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti run Rise of the Ronin?: Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is well ahead of Rise of the Ronin's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Rise of the Ronin?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT meets or beats Rise of the Ronin's Intel Core i5-10600K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Rise of the Ronin?: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT - AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Which CPU should I get for Rise of the Ronin?: AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
How much RAM does Rise of the Ronin need?: Rise of the Ronin lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super still enough for Rise of the Ronin?: 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.