Way of the Hunter System Requirements
Way of the Hunter, released Aug 16, 2022, is an adventure / simulation game from Nine Rocks Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super graphics with an Intel Core i7-12700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Way of the Hunter call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960-class graphics, Intel Core i3-8100-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 19 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Way of the Hunter call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super-class graphics, Intel Core i7-12700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 19 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 19 GB | 19 GB |
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Best GPU for Way of the Hunter
Full GPU guide →Way of the Hunter's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 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.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
~$310NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 adds headroom with 8GB 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 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leaves plenty of margin with 12GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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Best CPU for Way of the Hunter
Full CPU guide →Way of the Hunter's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-12700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
~$165AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 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
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$220AMD Ryzen 5 9600 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 7 7800X3D
~$350AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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Recommended PC build for Way of the Hunter
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Way of the Hunter 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 Way of the Hunter?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 run Way of the Hunter?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 meets or beats Way of the Hunter's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 run Way of the Hunter?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600 meets or beats Way of the Hunter's Intel Core i7-12700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Way of the Hunter?
- 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 Way of the Hunter?
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600 - AMD Ryzen 5 9600 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Way of the Hunter need?
- Way of the Hunter lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super still enough for Way of the Hunter?
- 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.