The Depths System Requirements
The Depths, released Apr 25, 2021, is an indie game from Malicious Tree Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics with an Intel Core i7-11700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for The Depths call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060-class graphics, Intel Core i5-11400-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for The Depths call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080-class graphics, Intel Core i7-11700K-class processor, 0.0 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-11700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 0.0 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for The Depths
Full GPU guide →The Depths's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9070, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
~$480AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 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 9070
~$550AMD Radeon RX 9070 adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
~$1,700NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 leaves plenty of margin with 24GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 · 32GB~$2,000Buy
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Best CPU for The Depths
Full CPU guide →The Depths's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-11700K level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core i5-13500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
~$110AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
Other options at this level
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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.
Other options at this level
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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 The Depths
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Depths 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 The Depths?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9070 run The Depths?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 meets or beats The Depths's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the Intel Core i5-13500 run The Depths?
- Yes. The Intel Core i5-13500 meets or beats The Depths's Intel Core i7-11700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for The Depths?
- AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT - AMD Radeon RX 7800 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 The Depths?
- 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 The Depths need?
- The Depths lists 0.0 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 still enough for The Depths?
- 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.