Farthest Frontier PC Hardware Guide
Official requirements explained
The official minimum for Farthest Frontier lists an Intel Core i5 3470 at 3.2 GHz or an AMD FX 8120 at 3.9 GHz for the processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or AMD R9 290 with 3 GB of VRAM or better for the graphics card. It asks for 8 GB of RAM and 11 GB of storage, and does not require an SSD. In our tier mapping, the minimum CPU sits in the very old, entry-level band, and the minimum GPU is roughly comparable to an AMD Radeon HD 7950 class card.
The official recommended spec lists an Intel Core i5 7600 at 3.5 GHz or an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 at 3.4 GHz, plus an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 or AMD RX 590 with 4 GB of VRAM or better. It asks for 16 GB of RAM and the same 11 GB of storage. The CPU maps to an older mainstream band, roughly Core i5-7400 territory, and the GPU to a mainstream 1080p class card. The gap between minimum and recommended is therefore about one hardware generation plus a doubling of system memory.
In practice, the minimum tells you the game will start and run, but with little headroom for higher settings. The recommended spec is what the publisher considers a comfortable setup. If your hardware falls between the two, lowering a few settings usually gets you a solid experience.
The publisher does not list an SSD requirement. A hard drive will work, but loading and save reads will take longer than on an SSD.
Recommended builds for three budgets
The entry build suits players who want to clear the official recommended spec on a tighter budget. Good GPU choices are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB, GTX 1660 or RTX 3050 6GB, paired with an AMD Ryzen 5 4500 or a similar CPU, and at least 16 GB of RAM. This should land at the recommended tier at 1080p, but if you want higher quality, start from medium settings.
The mainstream build is the best value for most players. Consider the GTX 1660 Super, RTX 3050 8GB, RX 5600 XT or Intel Arc A580 for graphics, and pair it with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i5-10400. 16 GB of RAM is enough. This tier gives clearly more headroom than the entry build and suits players who want to play for long sessions without constantly lowering settings.
The high-end build is for players who want headroom for higher quality or resolution. Options include the RX 7600, RTX 3060 Ti, RX 6700 XT or RTX 3070, with a Ryzen 5 5600 or Ryzen 7 5700X. We suggest 32 GB of RAM so you can run other programs or stream alongside the game. The extra power here is about margin rather than any unusual demand from this title.
Graphics settings with the biggest impact
In a simulation and management game like this, the settings that usually cost the most are not texture quality. Shadows, volumetric fog and lighting, view distance, and the density of simulated people and objects tend to matter more. If you need performance, lower shadow quality and view distance first, since these often give the biggest gain for the smallest visual loss.
Ray tracing is generally not essential in this genre. If your graphics card is modest, turn it off and spend the budget on shadows and draw distance instead. Volumetric effects and some post-processing options are also worth dropping a step or two. Texture quality usually has little performance cost as long as you have enough VRAM, so you can keep it high.
Upscaling technologies such as NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR and Intel XeSS render at a lower internal resolution and scale the image up to your display. In general they buy a useful amount of performance. Results vary by technology and graphics card, so compare image quality and smoothness in the game yourself.
Laptops and handheld PCs
A laptop GPU with the same name as a desktop card often performs differently. Laptop versions usually run at lower power limits (TGP) and have less cooling space, so an RTX 3060 in a laptop can trail the desktop version noticeably. When buying a laptop, check the actual power and cooling design rather than relying on the model name alone.
Handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck or ROG Ally can run this kind of game to some degree, but we have no verification data for these devices, so we cannot give a specific rating. In general, handhelds are limited by cooling and power, so set graphics to low or medium, reduce resolution, and use upscaling and a frame cap to get a steadier result. Battery life will also be shorter, so playing while plugged in is usually better.
Storage and memory
The official minimum RAM is 8 GB and the recommended is 16 GB. Today 16 GB is a comfortable starting point. Use dual-channel memory, meaning two sticks in the correct slots, which doubles memory bandwidth and helps CPU performance. If you run a browser, chat apps or streaming software at the same time, 32 GB gives more breathing room.
The game itself needs 11 GB, but leave extra space for updates and saves. The publisher does not require an SSD, so a hard drive will work. An SSD does noticeably shorten loading times, especially for large saves. If your budget allows, install the game on an SSD. If you only have a hard drive, the game is still playable, just with longer waits.