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Can I run Ghost of Tsushima?
Ghost of Tsushima's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 960 and Core i3-7100 with 8 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce RTX 2060. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Ghost of Tsushima official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT | Intel Core i3-7100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | 8 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT | Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | 16 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: SSD Recommended
Recommended: SSD Required
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Ghost of Tsushima needs a GPU score of about 70: the 33rd most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: God of War Ragnarök, Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Path of Exile 2.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~26 2 GB VRAM | ~31 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~70 6 GB VRAM | ~52 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~112 8 GB VRAM | ~52 16 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~189 12 GB VRAM | ~52 16 GB RAM | RTX 5070 £523.79 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for Ghost of Tsushima at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
RX 9070 XT score 245 16 GB
PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT HELLHOUND Resonance Ed. 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, RDNA4, 4096
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Ghost of Tsushima?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT; Intel Core i3-7100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200; 8 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Ghost of Tsushima?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT; Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Ghost of Tsushima?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Ghost of Tsushima at 1440p?
About 112 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62.
How much RAM does Ghost of Tsushima need?
8 GB for the minimum spec and 16 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
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How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.