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Can I run God of War Ragnarök?
God of War Ragnarök's official minimum spec names the GTX 1060 and i5-4670k with 8 GB RAM; its recommended spec the RTX 2060 Super. 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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God of War Ragnarök official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) or Intel Arc A750 | Intel i5-4670k or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | 8 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700 or Intel Arc A770 | Intel i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | 16 GB |
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, God of War Ragnarök needs a GPU score of about 78: the 27th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us Part I.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~46 6 GB VRAM | ~31 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~78 8 GB VRAM | ~52 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~125 8 GB VRAM | ~52 16 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~211 12 GB VRAM | ~52 16 GB RAM | RX 9070 £559.76 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for God of War Ragnarök 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 God of War Ragnarök?
NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB) or Intel Arc A750; Intel i5-4670k or AMD Ryzen 3 1200; 8 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for God of War Ragnarök?
NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700 or Intel Arc A770; Intel i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs God of War Ragnarök?
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 God of War Ragnarök at 1440p?
About 125 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 God of War Ragnarök 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.