ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON PC System Requirements & Benchmarks
FromSoftware's pinnacle of high-speed mech customization and action. The optimization is absolutely stellar—despite the highly detailed visuals, the game runs surprisingly well even on what we'd consider 'low-end rigs by modern standards.'
For 1080p, even a modern entry-level gaming PC borders on overkill.If your only goal is to run this game, you can easily cobble together a dirt-cheap rig using used hardware.
It's shockingly lightweight for a 2023 release. It runs easily on gaming handhelds, and pretty much any gaming rig from the last few years will crush it without breaking a sweat.However, the massive scale and intricate details of the environments will inevitably make you want to push for a 1440p or 4K display—and that's where the script flips completely. Because the game completely lacks support for upscalers or frame generation, you have to brute-force the resolution with pure native performance. Suddenly, a modern mid-range GPU goes from "nice to have" to an absolute necessity.Given how incredibly optimized the base game is, the dream scenario would be locking in a native 60fps baseline with a mid-tier card, then letting upscaling and frame gen do the heavy lifting to pump up the frames at higher resolutions. The fact that you can't rely on that "modern magic" to bail you out is arguably the game's only real technical bottleneck.
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Drop the resolution and settings, and this game will actually run on a gaming-focused AMD APU, making it a solid fit for handhelds. That said, considering the visual clutter and blistering pace of the game, you're going to have a much better time pushing high frames on a proper gaming laptop.
The verdict is estimated based on hardware specifications, assuming a game resolution of 720p and settings at Medium or lower. A 'PLAYABLE' status does not guarantee actual gameplay performance.
PC Parts Selection Guide
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON PC Component Selection & Build Strategy
Virtually any modern gaming desktop configuration will run this game without breaking a sweat. To really elevate the experience and guarantee smooth 1% lows, prioritize a CPU with strong single-core performance, at least 16GB of RAM, and an NVMe SSD.
CPU
Prioritize Single-Core Performance Over High Core Counts
❯Overall CPU utilization is relatively low, but things can spike heavily during chaotic, effect-heavy battles.
❯The game engine doesn't leverage a massive number of cores, so pick a CPU with strong single-core grunt.
GPU
A Recommended-Tier GPU Locks Down 1080p
❯If you're playing at 1080p, the official recommended GPU tier will easily hit a rock-solid 60fps.
❯Pushing 4K or keeping Garage Ray Tracing turned on demands at least a modern mid-tier GPU.
RAM
16GB is the Hard Cutoff; 32GB for Multitasking
❯The game itself isn't a memory hog, but once you factor in Windows and background apps, 16GB is your absolute baseline.
❯If you like keeping a browser or Discord open on a second monitor while gaming, you'll want 32GB.
Storage
An NVMe SSD is Highly Recommended for Quality of Life
❯If you want to eliminate annoying load screens during area transitions or mission retries, an NVMe drive is non-negotiable.
❯The install footprint is relatively small at around 60GB, but make sure your drive has plenty of breathing room.
Pro Advice
BUILD BALANCE
Split-second decisions are life or death in this game. Don't just look at average framerates—you need to bring up your 1% lows to prevent micro-stutters. Sticking to the official recommended GPU tier is the baseline for a smooth experience. Also, the official spec asks for 12GB of RAM, but realistically, just grab a 2x8GB (16GB) kit and be done with it.
Compared to recent AAA releases, the official system requirements are shockingly low. Don't get it twisted, though—it won't run on just *any* potato. The CPU and GPU demands are still a hard cutoff for your average office productivity PC.
The number of ● dots quantifies the performance level required from PC components on a scale of 1 to 10.
Minimum
Recommended
CPU
Core i7-4790K
Core i5-8400
Ryzen 7 1800X
Ryzen 5 2600
CPU
Core i7-7700
Core i5-10400
Ryzen 7 2700X
Ryzen 5 3600
GPU
GeForce GTX 1650
Radeon RX 480 4GB
GPU
Radeon RX 590
Arc A750
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
RAM
12 GB
RAM
12 GB
Storage
60 GB HDD
Storage
60 GB HDD
GPU Selection & FPS Analysis
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON GPU Benchmark & FPS Guide
Looking strictly at the GPU, the requirements are absurdly low for a 2023 release. A ton of older gaming rigs will handle 1080p just fine, and if you're building or buying a new PC today, the GPU choice is almost a non-issue at that resolution.
Target Mapping
For 1080p, pretty much any dedicated GPU (dGPU) released within five years of the game's launch can hit a 60fps target. However, if you want to soak in the massive environments at 4K, you're going to need a modern mid-tier GPU—especially since the game lacks native support for upscalers or frame generation to bail you out.
ENTRY
ENTRY 30fps
1080p
GeForce GTX 1650 OFFICIAL
Radeon RX 480 4GB OFFICIAL
Radeon RX 560 2GB
Radeon RX 560 4GB
STANDARD
STANDARD 60fps
1080p
Radeon RX 590 OFFICIAL
Arc A750 OFFICIAL
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB OFFICIAL
Radeon R9 290
QHD
QHD 60fps
1440p
Radeon RX Vega 56
GeForce GTX Titan X
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Radeon Pro Vega 64
HIGH_REFRESH
HIGH_REFRESH 144fps
1080p
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB USED
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB USED
GeForce RTX 2070 USED
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER USED
ULTIMATE
ULTIMATE 60fps
4K
Arc B580 12GB NEW
Radeon RX 6700 XT USED
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB USED
Radeon RX 6750 XT USED
ENTRY
ENTRY 30fps
1080p
Radeon HD 7950
Radeon R9 280
Radeon 760M (8CU) USED
Radeon Pro Vega 20 USED
STANDARD
STANDARD 60fps
1080p
GeForce GTX 1060 (Laptop)
Radeon RX 6400 USED
Arc Graphics 140V (8 Xe2) NEW
Radeon RX 5500M USED
QHD
QHD 60fps
1440p
GeForce RTX 2060 (Laptop) USED
GeForce GTX 1080 (Laptop)
Radeon RX 5700M USED
Arc A730M USED
HIGH_REFRESH
HIGH_REFRESH 144fps
1080p
GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop) USED
Arc A770M USED
GeForce RTX 2080 (Laptop) USED
Radeon RX 6700M USED
Technical Evidence
If 1080p is your baseline, building around the officially recommended hardware is totally fine. That said, there's practically zero cost-to-performance benefit in hunting down an older, last-gen CPU right now—do yourself a favor and just buy current-gen.
GPU Benchmarks
Official Minimum
Official Recommended
bld4me Choice
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB bld4me NEW
Radeon RX 590 Official Recommended
Arc A380 bld4me USED
GeForce GTX 1650 Official Minimum
CPU Benchmarks
Official Minimum
Official Recommended
bld4me Choice
Ryzen 5 9600X bld4me NEW
Core i7-7700 Official Recommended
Core i3-10100 bld4me USED
Core i7-4790K Official Minimum
This is a comparison graph of the manufacturer's minimum required specs, recommended specs, and bld4me-recommended parts (new and used). Higher values indicate smoother performance. bld4me's recommended parts are selected based on independent research, balancing comfortable gameplay with cost-performance for the game title.
GPU Matrix
The officially recommended GPU tier is plenty if you're targeting 1080p. But try to push that same hardware to 1440p or 4K, and you'll hit a wall—it borders on unplayable. If you want to push higher resolutions, a GPU upgrade is strictly non-negotiable.
GPU
720p
1080p
1440p
4K
bld4me NEW
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
LOW: 205fps,
MED: 154fps,
HIG: 118fps,
ULT: 83fps
LOW: 103fps,
MED: 77fps,
HIG: 59fps,
ULT: 42fps
LOW: 60fps,
MED: 45fps,
HIG: 35fps,
ULT: 24fps
LOW: 29fps,
MED: 22fps,
HIG: 17fps,
ULT: 12fps
Official Recommended
Radeon RX 590
LOW: 188fps,
MED: 141fps,
HIG: 109fps,
ULT: 76fps
LOW: 94fps,
MED: 71fps,
HIG: 54fps,
ULT: 38fps
LOW: 55fps,
MED: 42fps,
HIG: 32fps,
ULT: 22fps
LOW: 27fps,
MED: 20fps,
HIG: 16fps,
ULT: 11fps
bld4me USED
Arc A380
LOW: 163fps,
MED: 122fps,
HIG: 94fps,
ULT: 66fps
LOW: 81fps,
MED: 61fps,
HIG: 47fps,
ULT: 33fps
LOW: 48fps,
MED: 36fps,
HIG: 28fps,
ULT: 19fps
LOW: 23fps,
MED: 17fps,
HIG: 13fps,
ULT: Not playable
Official Minimum
GeForce GTX 1650
LOW: 154fps,
MED: 116fps,
HIG: 89fps,
ULT: 62fps
LOW: 77fps,
MED: 58fps,
HIG: 44fps,
ULT: 31fps
LOW: 45fps,
MED: 34fps,
HIG: 26fps,
ULT: 18fps
LOW: 22fps,
MED: 17fps,
HIG: 13fps,
ULT: Not playable
The FPS values above are estimated based purely on the GPU's native performance without any upscaler. These are merely estimates and do not guarantee actual performance.
Estimated FPS Database
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Estimated FPS on this site is calculated based on the official recommended requirements of each game, assuming only the GPU is changed. Actual frame rates may vary depending on the environment, such as the combined CPU, memory, and storage.
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SUPREME"For those who refuse to compromise"
The ultimate GPU. Delivers premium 4K gaming at max settings.
LOW: 15fps, MED: 11fps, HIG: Not playable, ULT: Not playable
Radeon R9 290X 8GB
LOW: 103fps, MED: 77fps, HIG: 59fps, ULT: 42fps
LOW: 51fps, MED: 39fps, HIG: 30fps, ULT: 21fps
LOW: 30fps, MED: 23fps, HIG: 17fps, ULT: 12fps
LOW: 15fps, MED: 11fps, HIG: Not playable, ULT: Not playable
Radeon R9 380 4GB
LOW: 103fps, MED: 77fps, HIG: 59fps, ULT: 42fps
LOW: 51fps, MED: 39fps, HIG: 30fps, ULT: 21fps
LOW: 30fps, MED: 23fps, HIG: 17fps, ULT: 12fps
LOW: 15fps, MED: 11fps, HIG: Not playable, ULT: Not playable
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
LOW: 98fps, MED: 74fps, HIG: 57fps, ULT: 40fps
LOW: 49fps, MED: 37fps, HIG: 28fps, ULT: 20fps
LOW: 29fps, MED: 22fps, HIG: 17fps, ULT: 12fps
LOW: 14fps, MED: 11fps, HIG: Not playable, ULT: Not playable
GeForce GTX 760 2GB
LOW: 98fps, MED: 74fps, HIG: 57fps, ULT: 40fps
LOW: 49fps, MED: 37fps, HIG: 28fps, ULT: 20fps
LOW: 29fps, MED: 22fps, HIG: 17fps, ULT: 12fps
LOW: 14fps, MED: 11fps, HIG: Not playable, ULT: Not playable
GeForce GTX 760 4GB
LOW: 98fps, MED: 74fps, HIG: 57fps, ULT: 40fps
LOW: 49fps, MED: 37fps, HIG: 28fps, ULT: 20fps
LOW: 29fps, MED: 22fps, HIG: 17fps, ULT: 12fps
LOW: 14fps, MED: 11fps, HIG: Not playable, ULT: Not playable
Radeon R9 280X
LOW: 94fps, MED: 71fps, HIG: 54fps, ULT: 38fps
LOW: 47fps, MED: 35fps, HIG: 27fps, ULT: 19fps
LOW: 28fps, MED: 21fps, HIG: 16fps, ULT: 11fps
LOW: 13fps, MED: 10fps, HIG: Not playable, ULT: Not playable
GeForce GTX 950
LOW: 90fps, MED: 67fps, HIG: 52fps, ULT: 36fps
LOW: 45fps, MED: 34fps, HIG: 26fps, ULT: 18fps
LOW: 26fps, MED: 20fps, HIG: 15fps, ULT: 11fps
LOW: 13fps, MED: Not playable, HIG: Not playable, ULT: Not playable
Ranking Criteria Explained
S
SUPREME"For those who refuse to compromise"
The ultimate GPU. Delivers premium 4K gaming at max settings.
A
ADVANCED"If you crave that next level of smoothness"
A step-up GPU for chasing high refresh rates and stunning visuals.
B
BALANCED"bld4me's recommendation. The smart, well-balanced choice"
The smart pick—perfect balance of power and efficiency.
C
COMPETENT"Play at 1080p/Medium"
Ensures standard playability, delivering 30 to just under 60 FPS at 1080p/Medium settings.
The Bottom Line
The Game's Verdict: Recommended Specs & Grade
The biggest catch with this game is its awkward 2023 release window—it dropped right on the eve of the upscaling and frame generation revolution.
While the engine itself is shockingly lightweight given the visual fidelity, this is exactly the kind of fast-paced title that makes you crave higher resolutions and framerates. Since you can't fall back on DLSS or FSR to bail you out, pushing those higher metrics strictly demands a dGPU with serious raw rasterization muscle.
On the flip side, taking that "modern magic" out of the equation makes hardware selection refreshingly straightforward. Want a serious, high-fidelity experience? You need a solid mid-range rig. Just want to play casually? A budget setup will get the job done. The hardware scaling is as honest as it gets.
FAQ
FAQ: ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON
Can I comfortably play ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON with RX 560 4GB, GTX 1050 2GB?
To be direct, achieving a completely comfortable experience will be challenging. While you can play by setting all graphics to 'Low' and reducing your resolution, you will experience stuttering during intense combat or effects-heavy scenes. We recommend lowering texture and shadow quality first, and adjusting your resolution to test gameplay stability.
[Estimated Framerate (1080p / Low Preset)]
RX 560 4GB: Approx. 41 fps
GTX 1050 2GB: Approx. 39 fps
What are the benchmark results and framerates for GTX 750 Ti 2GB in ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON?
The estimated average framerates for each GPU at 1080p (Full HD) on the Low preset are as follows:
GTX 750 Ti 2GB: Approx. 30 fps
