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Can I run Satisfactory?
Satisfactory's official minimum spec names the GTX 1650 with 8 GB RAM; its recommended spec the RTX 2070. 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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Satisfactory official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | Nvidia GTX 1650/GTX 1050-ti, or AMD RX 470/RX 570, or equivalent performance & VRAM | i5-3570 3.4 GHz 4 Core | 8 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | Nvidia RTX 2070 or RX 5700, or equivalent performance & VRAM | Ryzen 5 5600X or i5-12400 or equivalent performance, 6 physical cores minimum | 16 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: Internet connection required for multiplayer.
Recommended: Internet connection required for multiplayer.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Satisfactory 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: Minecraft: Java Edition, DOOM: The Dark Ages, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Cyberpunk 2077.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~27 4 GB VRAM | ~29 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~78 8 GB VRAM | ~79 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X £113.71 · PcNova |
| 1440p High | ~125 8 GB VRAM | ~79 16 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X £113.71 · PcNova |
| 4K High | ~211 12 GB VRAM | ~79 16 GB RAM | RX 9070 £559.76 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X £113.71 · PcNova |
Cheapest GPUs for Satisfactory 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 Satisfactory?
Nvidia GTX 1650/GTX 1050-ti, or AMD RX 470/RX 570, or equivalent performance & VRAM; i5-3570 3.4 GHz 4 Core; 8 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Satisfactory?
Nvidia RTX 2070 or RX 5700, or equivalent performance & VRAM; Ryzen 5 5600X or i5-12400 or equivalent performance, 6 physical cores minimum; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Satisfactory?
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 Satisfactory 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 Satisfactory need?
8 GB for the minimum spec and 16 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
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.