Can I Run The Ascent?
Neon Giant · 2021
The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?
Can You Run The Ascent?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Ascent’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Ascent — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 660 ( 2048 MB) / Radeon R9 390X (8192 MB) | Geforce GTX 1070 (8192 MB) / Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200) or equivalent / AMD FX-8350 (4 * 4000) or equivalent | Intel Core i7-6700K (4 * 4000) or equivalent / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 * 3400) or equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 x64 | Windows 10 x64 |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →The Ascent is a extremely demanding action game from 2021. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 68 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 31 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 130 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~28–34 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~60–75 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~115–145 FPS
Great
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The Ascent System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Ascent, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 x64 | Windows 10 x64 |
| Processor | Intel Core Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200) or equivalent / AMD FX-8350 (4 * 4000) or equivalent | Intel Core i7-6700K (4 * 4000) or equivalent / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 * 3400) or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 660 ( 2048 MB) / Radeon R9 390X (8192 MB) | Geforce GTX 1070 (8192 MB) / Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB) |
| Storage | 35 GB available space | 35 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 x64 Processor: Intel Core Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200) or equivalent / AMD FX-8350 (4 * 4000) or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 ( 2048 MB) / Radeon R9 390X (8192 MB) Storage: 35 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum Specification listed above allows gameplay experience close to 30 FPS on average while using 1080p resolution and lowest settings
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 x64 Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K (4 * 4000) or equivalent / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 * 3400) or equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce GTX 1070 (8192 MB) / Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB) Storage: 35 GB available space Additional Notes: The Recommended Specification listed below allows gameplay experience close to 60 FPS on average while using 1080p resolution and overall “High” settings:
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Ascent — FAQ
Can I run The Ascent?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 68 FPS at 1080p in The Ascent. Budget GPUs get about 31 FPS and high-end GPUs around 130 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for The Ascent?+
The Ascent needs at least a Intel Core Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200) or equivalent / AMD FX-8350 (4 * 4000) or equivalent processor, a GeForce GTX 660 ( 2048 MB) / Radeon R9 390X (8192 MB) graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 35 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 x64.
Can The Ascent run without a graphics card?+
No — The Ascent is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: GeForce GTX 660 ( 2048 MB) / Radeon R9 390X (8192 MB)).
How much RAM does The Ascent need?+
The Ascent officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.