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Can I run Sea of Thieves?
Sea of Thieves's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 660 with 8 GB RAM; its recommended spec the Geforce GTX 1080ti. 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 Arc B580 at £306.28 (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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Sea of Thieves official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270 | Intel i3 4170 @ 3.7 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz | 8 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080ti - AMD Radeon Rx Vega 64 - Intel A750 | Intel i7 4790 @4Ghz - AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.6Ghz | 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, Sea of Thieves needs a GPU score of about 66: the 37th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Total War: Warhammer III, Ghost of Tsushima, EA Sports FC 26, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~16 2 GB VRAM | ~19 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~66 8 GB VRAM | ~39 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1440p High | ~106 8 GB VRAM | ~39 16 GB RAM | Arc B580 £306.28 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 4K High | ~178 12 GB VRAM | ~39 16 GB RAM | RTX 5070 £523.79 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
Cheapest GPUs for Sea of Thieves 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
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Sea of Thieves?
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270; Intel i3 4170 @ 3.7 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz; 8 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Sea of Thieves?
Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080ti - AMD Radeon Rx Vega 64 - Intel A750; Intel i7 4790 @4Ghz - AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.6Ghz; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Sea of Thieves?
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 Sea of Thieves at 1440p?
About 106 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: Arc B580 at £306.28.
How much RAM does Sea of Thieves 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.