Crime Scene Cleaner PC Hardware Guide
Official requirements explained
The official minimum CPU is an Intel Core i5-7500 or equivalent. That is roughly the Core i5-7400 generation, an older mainstream chip by FrameScope's tiering. If the processor can keep up with the basic game load, this is the entry point for running the game at all.
The minimum GPU is a GTX 1060. That is an older Pascal-generation card on the entry-to-older-mainstream end of the scale, but it is still a usable choice. The publisher explicitly states that integrated graphics are not supported, so newer integrated chips do not count as a substitute.
The recommended CPU is an Intel Core i5-10600 or equivalent, which sits in the modern mainstream band. The recommended GPU is an RTX 2070 SUPER, an upper-mainstream card. For a player, the gap between minimum and recommended means the minimum tier will run the game but will feel stretched at higher resolutions or quality, while the recommended tier gives you more headroom at default settings.
Both tiers list 16GB of RAM and 35GB of storage. The publisher does not require an SSD, so a hard drive will work, though the practical difference is covered in the storage section below.
Recommended builds for three budgets
The entry build suits players on a tight budget who want to start from the official minimum. A GTX 1650 Super, GTX 1660 or RTX 3050 class GPU paired with a Ryzen 3 3100, Ryzen 5 4500 or Core i5-10400F is a reasonable combination. It clears the minimum tier comfortably but will struggle if you push resolution or quality, so it fits players aiming for 1080p at medium settings. Pair it with 16GB of RAM, matching the official requirement.
The mainstream build is the one closest to the official recommended tier. An RTX 2070 SUPER, RTX 2080, RTX 4060, RX 7600 or RX 7600 XT class GPU paired with a Ryzen 5 3600, Ryzen 5 4500 or Core i5-11400 gives you extra room above the recommended spec. It suits players who want default or higher settings. 16GB of RAM is enough, and 32GB is worth considering if you stream or run other programs alongside the game.
The high-end build is for players who want high resolutions or do not want to think about hardware for a long time. An RX 7800 XT, RTX 4070 Super or RTX 5070 class GPU with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Core i9-14900K is well above the official recommendation. This game does not need that much, but it gives you more freedom on resolution and quality. 32GB of RAM makes multitasking and streaming comfortable.
Graphics settings with the biggest impact
In a street-level simulation action game with crowds and dense scene objects, the settings that usually cost the most are shadow quality, volumetric lighting and fog, scene detail and object density, and view distance. Shadows and volumetric effects are often the biggest single cost. If your GPU is close to the minimum tier, lowering these one step first is usually the most effective change, and their effect on overall look is often smaller than their effect on performance.
Ray tracing is not highlighted in the official requirements. On entry and mainstream cards it is heavy, and its benefit to the core gameplay experience is limited, so leaving it off is generally the sensible choice. Spend that headroom on resolution and base quality instead.
DLSS, FSR and XeSS are common upscaling techniques. In general terms they render at a lower internal resolution and reconstruct a higher-resolution image, which can improve smoothness with little visible loss when supported. Which one is available depends on the game and your GPU, and the official data does not list upscaling options, so check the in-game settings menu.
If you see stutters, view distance and crowd density are good levers. They affect distant detail the most and close-range play the least.
Laptops and handheld PCs
A laptop GPU with the same name as a desktop card usually performs lower. Laptop versions are limited by power budget (TGP) and cooling space, so a chip with a desktop name may only deliver part of its desktop performance. When buying a laptop, check the GPU's power limit and cooling design rather than the model name alone.
When gaming on a laptop, plan around the official recommended tier and keep it plugged in. On battery, power limits can drag performance down. Poor cooling can also cause clock throttling, so clean the vents regularly and consider a cooling pad.
Handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck or ROG Ally are mobile platforms with limited performance and a narrow adjustable power range. Playing on these usually means lowering resolution and quality and using the built-in scaling and frame-limit options. FrameScope has no handheld verification data for this game, so treat this as general guidance and test on your own device.
Storage and memory
The official minimum and recommended specs both list 16GB of RAM, so 16GB is the floor. Running dual-channel, for example two 8GB sticks in the correct slots, gives better memory bandwidth than a single stick and helps overall smoothness. If you also run streaming software, a browser or other programs, 32GB is the more comfortable choice.
The official storage requirement is 35GB. In practice, leave extra room, since game updates, caches and screenshots all take space.
The publisher does not require an SSD, so a traditional hard drive will work. An SSD noticeably shortens load times and scene loading, which helps in a game that moves between many locations. If your budget allows, install the game on an SSD. Even a modest SATA SSD is enough for this game.