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Can I run Monster Hunter Wilds?
Monster Hunter Wilds's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 1660 and Core i5-10400 with 16 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce RTX 2060 Super. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the Arc B580 at £306.28 (GamingKit); for 1440p High it's the RTX 5070 at £523.79 (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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Monster Hunter Wilds official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 720p Low | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660(VRAM 6GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT(VRAM 8GB) | Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 | 16 GB |
| Recommended 1080p Medium | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 Super(VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 6600(VRAM 8GB) | Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 | 16 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p (upscaled from 720 native resolution) / 30 fps under the "Lowest" graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.
Recommended: SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p / 60 fps (with Frame Generation enabled) under the "Medium" graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.
Capcom: minimum = 1080p upscaled from 720p at the Lowest setting, 30 fps; recommended = 1080p Medium at 60 fps with frame generation on.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Monster Hunter Wilds needs a GPU score of about 107: the 10th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Dragon's Dogma 2, Starfield, Battlefield 6, Silent Hill 2.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~86 6 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1080p High | ~107 8 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | Arc B580 £306.28 · GamingKit | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~171 8 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RTX 5070 £523.79 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~288 12 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RTX 5090 £5,999.99 · Scan | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for Monster Hunter Wilds at 1080p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
RX 9070 XT score 245 16 GB
PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT HELLHOUND Resonance Ed. 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, RDNA4, 4096
RTX 5070 Ti score 246 16 GB
PNY NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TI ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7 Ray-Tracing Graphics Card, DLSS 4, 8960
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds?
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660(VRAM 6GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT(VRAM 8GB); Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600; 16 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Monster Hunter Wilds?
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 Super(VRAM 8GB) or AMD Radeon™ RX 6600(VRAM 8GB); Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Monster Hunter Wilds?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10; for 1080p High it's the Arc B580 at £306.28. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Monster Hunter Wilds at 1440p?
About 171 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 5070 at £523.79.
How much RAM does Monster Hunter Wilds need?
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.