MONSTER HUNTER RISE PC Hardware Guide
Official requirements explained
The official minimum for Monster Hunter Rise lists an Intel Core i3-4130, Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6100 for the processor, an NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (DDR4) or AMD Radeon RX 550 for the graphics card, 8 GB of RAM and 36 GB of storage. An SSD is not required. On our tier scale, the minimum CPU sits in the very old, entry-level band, and the minimum GPU is roughly integrated-graphics or very old entry-level class. In practice this means the game will run, but there is little headroom for higher settings or steady performance.
The official recommended level lists an Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-8300, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (4GB VRAM), 8 GB of RAM and the same 36 GB of storage. The recommended GPU corresponds roughly to the older entry-level band, comparable to a GTX 1650 4GB, while the recommended CPU is still in the old, entry-level range. The biggest gap between minimum and recommended is the graphics card, so the minimum is enough to get in, but the recommended level is a more sensible starting point if you want medium settings.
The publisher's recommended RAM figure is 8 GB, but modern background software uses a good share of memory, so 16 GB makes the experience noticeably smoother. No SSD is required, which means the game runs from a conventional hard drive, though loading will be slower. The official listing does not specify requirements above the recommended tier, so the build suggestions below are our own reference points based on general hardware classes.
Recommended builds for three budgets
The entry build suits players on a tighter budget who mainly play at 1080p. Graphics card options are an AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, Intel Arc A380, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB, GTX 1650 Super, GTX 1660 or RTX 3050 6GB. For the processor, choose an AMD Ryzen 3 3100, Intel Core i3-10100F, Ryzen 3 3300X, Ryzen 5 4500, Ryzen 5 3500X or Core i5-10400F. This combination has clear headroom above the official recommended level, and 16 GB of RAM is a sensible pairing.
The mainstream build is the best value for most players. Graphics options range from the GTX 1650 4GB, GTX 1650 Super, GTX 1660, RTX 3050 6GB or 8GB, GTX 1660 Super and GTX 1660 Ti up to the Radeon RX 5600 XT. Processors run from the Ryzen 3 3100 up to the Ryzen 5 3600. This tier lets the game run at higher settings while leaving room for future upgrades, again with 16 GB of RAM.
The high build suits players who want higher resolutions or long-term headroom. Graphics cards include the RTX 2070 Super, RTX 2080, RTX 4060, Radeon RX 7600, RTX 2080 Super, Intel Arc B580, Radeon RX 7600 XT and RTX 3060 Ti. Processors include the Core i5-12400, Core i9-10900K, Ryzen 5 8600G, Ryzen 5 5600, Core i7-11700K, Ryzen 5 5600X, Core i9-11900K and Ryzen 7 8700G. This tier sits well above the official recommended level. Start at 16 GB of RAM, and consider 32 GB if you stream or record while playing.
Graphics settings with the biggest impact
In an action hunting game like this, the settings that usually cost the most are shadow quality, volumetric lighting and fog, reflections, and the density of creatures and effects on screen. Shadows and volumetrics are often the most expensive, so lowering them tends to free up the most performance for the least visible change. Depth of field and motion blur are mostly a matter of taste; turning them off sharpens the image but has limited impact on load.
If your graphics card has limited VRAM, texture quality becomes the setting to watch. Check your card's memory size before choosing between medium and high textures, rather than assuming the top setting is best. For anti-aliasing, a medium option usually balances image quality and smoothness well.
Upscaling technologies such as DLSS, FSR and XeSS work in general by rendering the frame at a lower internal resolution and then reconstructing it to your target resolution, which reduces the load on the GPU. When supported they are usually worth enabling, though results vary by quality mode and hardware, so compare the image yourself. We do not provide performance numbers; these are general settings suggestions.
Laptops and handheld PCs
Laptop graphics cards often share names with desktop parts, such as an RTX 3050 laptop model, but their power limits and cooling differ a lot, so they usually perform below the desktop version. When buying a laptop, check the GPU's power specification, look at the cooling design and whether it throttles under sustained load. Setting the power mode to high performance and keeping vents clear helps the machine hold steadier performance.
Handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck or ROG Ally are low-power portable platforms. Their overall performance generally falls between entry-level and mainstream, so they suit lower resolutions and lower settings where a steady frame rate matters more than peak visuals. We have no verification data for any handheld, so we cannot give a specific compatibility rating; judge against the official requirements and your own expectations.
On a laptop or handheld, start from the medium-low preset and adjust from there. Reducing shadows and effects is usually the most effective step and also helps with heat and battery life.
Storage and memory
For memory, both the official minimum and recommended levels list 8 GB, which is the floor for running the game. Dual-channel configuration, with two sticks in the correct slots, provides more bandwidth than a single stick and helps many games, so check that your RAM is set up that way. If your budget allows, 16 GB is a comfortable capacity, and 32 GB suits people who keep several programs open at once.
For storage, the official requirement is 36 GB, but leave extra space for updates and save data. An SSD is not required, yet it noticeably shortens load times and scene transitions, which matters in a game that loads often. A conventional hard drive will still run the game, just with longer waits.
Finally, keep some free space on the drive holding the game, since a nearly full disk can slow reads and writes. Keeping drivers and the operating system updated also helps maintain a stable setup.