About Nuclear Option
Nuclear Option was released on October 15, 2023. Steam files it under Action, Indie and Simulation. It needs 4 GB of free storage.
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Nuclear Option system requirements
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Nuclear Option needs at least GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 560 / Intel Arc A380 and Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (or equivalent), 8 GB of RAM and 4 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce RTX 3050 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Nuclear Option
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 560 / Intel Arc A380 | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (or equivalent) | 8 GB |
| Recommended | GeForce RTX 3050 (8GB) / Radeon RX 6600 / Intel Arc A580 | Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (or equivalent) | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce RTX 3050 or better | Core i5-12400F or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | Radeon RX 6600 XT or better | Core i5-12400F or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | Radeon RX 6800 XT or better | Core i5-12400F or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Nuclear Option
The publisher's minimum for Nuclear Option is GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 560 / Intel Arc A380 with Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (or equivalent), and the recommended hardware is GeForce RTX 3050 (8GB) / Radeon RX 6600 / Intel Arc A580. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce RTX 3050 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a Radeon RX 6600 XT does the same at 1440p, and a Radeon RX 6800 XT at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
Strategy and simulation games lean on the processor, especially late in a game when there is a lot to calculate. A faster graphics card will not fix a slow late game, but a faster CPU and more RAM will.
Best graphics card for Nuclear Option
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 270 fps | Ultra 194 fps | Ultra 108 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 120 fps | Ultra 87 fps | High 67 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 213 fps | Ultra 153 fps | Ultra 85 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 122 fps | Ultra 88 fps | High 68 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 72 fps | High 72 fps | Low 76 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 118 fps | Ultra 85 fps | High 66 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | High 82 fps | Medium 82 fps | Low 62 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | High 60 fps | Medium 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | High 63 fps | Medium 64 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Medium 66 fps | Low 64 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Low 68 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 148 fps | Ultra 107 fps | High 82 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 114 fps | Ultra 82 fps | High 63 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | High 76 fps | Medium 76 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Low 64 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 78 fps | High 78 fps | Medium 61 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 8 GB, recommended 16 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Core i5-12400F meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Nuclear Option
What are the minimum system requirements for Nuclear Option?
Minimum: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (or equivalent), GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 560 / Intel Arc A380, 8 GB of memory, 4 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Nuclear Option?
Recommended: Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (or equivalent), GeForce RTX 3050 (8GB) / Radeon RX 6600 / Intel Arc A580, 16 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Nuclear Option at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce RTX 3050 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a Radeon RX 6600 XT for 1440p.
How much RAM does Nuclear Option need?
The minimum is 8 GB and the recommendation is 16 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Nuclear Option need?
About 4 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Nuclear Option?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 82 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs well.
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