About Root
Root was released on September 24, 2020. Steam files it under Indie, Simulation and Strategy. It needs 1 GB of free storage.
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Root system requirements
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Root needs at least Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities and Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2 GB of RAM and 1 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GT 730 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Root
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities | Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2 | 2 GB |
| Recommended | Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ or better | 4 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GT 730 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GTX 645 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce GTX 1050 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 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 Root
The publisher's minimum for Root is Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities with Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2, and the recommended hardware is Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GT 730 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GTX 645 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce GTX 1050 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 Root
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 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 256 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 210 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 277 fps | Ultra 154 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 291 fps | Ultra 162 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 217 fps | Ultra 121 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Ultra 195 fps | Ultra 140 fps | Ultra 78 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Ultra 227 fps | Ultra 164 fps | Ultra 91 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 194 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Ultra 217 fps | Ultra 156 fps | Ultra 87 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 279 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 2 GB, recommended 4 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Intel Pentium G4560 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 Root
What are the minimum system requirements for Root?
Minimum: Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2, Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities, 2 GB of memory, 1 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Root?
Recommended: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ or better, Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities, 4 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Root at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GT 730 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GTX 645 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Root need?
The minimum is 2 GB and the recommendation is 4 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Root need?
About 1 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Root?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 300+ fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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