GRIME
To run GRIME (2021) on PC you need at least a 3rd Gen i5/1nd Gen Ryzen processor and a GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series, with 4GB of RAM and 5GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a 7th Gen i5/3rd Gen Ryzen (or better) and a GeForce 10 Series/Radeon RX400 Series (or better) with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against GRIME with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for GRIME.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: 3rd Gen i5/1nd Gen Ryzen
- GPU: GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series
- RAM: 4
- Storage: 5
Recommended
- CPU: 7th Gen i5/3rd Gen Ryzen (or better)
- GPU: GeForce 10 Series/Radeon RX400 Series (or better)
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 50
Building a PC to play GRIME at its best
Meeting the GRIME minimum requirements (a GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended GeForce 10 Series/Radeon RX400 Series (or better) is a solid target, and stepping up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT gives you the headroom for ultra settings, ray tracing and high-refresh play. On mid-range cards, DLSS 4 and FSR frame generation can lift GRIME's frame rate substantially, while a flagship RTX 5090 drives 4K at maximum settings.
The processor matters just as much: pairing your graphics card with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or an Intel Core Ultra, at least 8GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold GRIME back. For modern textures at 4K, aim for a GPU with 12–16GB of VRAM so you never run short.
The same premium components also decide whether your rig is VR ready: if you game in virtual reality on a Meta Quest 3, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2, a strong GPU and CPU are what hold a steady 90 FPS. Check your exact setup against GRIME with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for GRIME.
GRIME — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for GRIME?
GRIME needs at least a 3rd Gen i5/1nd Gen Ryzen CPU and a GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 5GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for GRIME?
For a smooth experience, GRIME recommends a 7th Gen i5/3rd Gen Ryzen (or better) and a GeForce 10 Series/Radeon RX400 Series (or better) with 8GB of RAM.
How much RAM does GRIME need?
GRIME requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run GRIME?
The minimum graphics card for GRIME is a GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series, while a GeForce 10 Series/Radeon RX400 Series (or better) is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.
