Comfortable performance on specs a tier below World—and several tiers below Wilds.
With current-gen CPUs/GPUs, smooth play is achievable without chasing flagship tiers—strong value parts are often enough. Prior-generation models can also be surprisingly good buys. Memory is the one place not to skimp: go with 16GB or more.
If targeting Wilds-level specs, used parts can offer better value than buying new across the board. Since higher-tier GPUs often stay pricey on the secondhand market, pairing a used GPU with a lower-tier new GPU (or mixing new/used parts) can also make sense.
Building around World/Rise often leaves enough headroom for those games, yet still results in a PC where Wilds “won’t run at all,” while building around Wilds pushes the budget up and ends up feeling like overkill for Rise—an almost Zen-like tradeoff.
That’s why the decision tends to split into two camps: build with current-tier parts with Wilds as the main target (treating Rise as a bonus), or accept skipping Wilds and build a low-cost Rise-focused PC.
And given the mix of strong visuals and relatively lightweight demands, it’s understandable that one of the most comfortable ways to play can be on Steam Deck—many players report it runs well with the right settings.
Changelog
Monster Hunter Rise UMPC, Handheld & Laptop Performance
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.
Monster Hunter Rise PC Component Selection & Build Strategy
01. cpu
4 cores is enough; on current-gen, entry-level is fine
- ❯Performance around a Core i3-12100 or Ryzen 5 4500 is plenty.
- ❯Due to the engine’s characteristics, stronger single-thread performance tends to stabilize the minimum frame rate.
02. gpu
For 1080p, an entry-level GPU is enough
- ❯If not aiming for higher resolutions or max settings, an entry-level GPU is sufficient.
- ❯Even for 144+ FPS (training/competitive play) or 4K displays, today’s midrange GPUs are more than enough.
03. ram
16GB recommended
- ❯The game’s memory use is relatively modest, but default OS memory usage has been trending upward—so 16GB is the safer baseline.
- ❯8GB can run, but there are cases where it requires aggressively trimming background tasks.
04. storage
SSD recommended; install size is compact
- ❯Even including the Sunbreak expansion, the official storage requirement is 36GB, so an SSD with 256GB or more is a practical pick.
- ❯Load times are already short, but an SSD helps keep quest start times snappy and consistent.
BUILD
BALANCE
Because it runs far lighter than World, even entry-level current-gen parts can handle it. With midrange hardware, it can fully take advantage of 4K resolution and high-refresh displays like 144Hz. And if value is the priority, it’s also very playable on a low-cost build centered around used parts.
Monster Hunter - Specs & Benchmarks for Other Titles
Monster Hunter Rise
Comfortable performance on specs a tier below World—and several tiers below Wilds.
Monster Hunter: World
On a modern PC, World feels far smoother and sharper than it did at launch—and it remains a classic that’s still very playable even with budget used parts.
Monster Hunter Rise Specs: Official System Requirements
The number of ● dots quantifies the performance level required from PC components on a scale of 1 to 10.
Minimum
Recommended
Supported Upscaling Technologies
Monster Hunter Rise Guide: Recommended GPUs & FPS
Target Mapping
Ensures minimum playable performance. This line is close to official minimum requirements; anything below this may struggle.
Standard stable performance. Most recommended requirements target this for the developer-intended experience.
Ideal for high-refresh and competitive play. Performance to hit 144FPS at 1080p is often comparable to hitting 60FPS at 1440p (WQHD).
The ultimate visual experience at 4K. Recommended for players who want no compromises in fidelity.
Technical Evidence
GPU Benchmarks
CPU Benchmarks
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
How to Read GPU Matrix
| GPU | 720p | 1080p | 1440p | 2160p |
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bld4me Choice NEW GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | 120+ low 120+ med 120+ hig 105 ult | 120+ low 120+ med 90 hig 70 ult | 105 low 85 med 65 hig 50 ult | 60 low 45 med 35 hig - ult |
bld4me Choice USED Radeon RX 590 | 120+ low 120+ med 120+ hig 100 ult | 120+ low 110 med 85 hig 65 ult | 100 low 80 med 60 hig 45 ult | 60 low 45 med 35 hig - ult |
Official Recommended GeForce GTX 1060 3GB | 120+ low 120+ med 115 hig 90 ult | 120+ low 100 med 80 hig 60 ult | 90 low 70 med 55 hig 40 ult | 55 low 40 med 30 hig - ult |
Official Recommended Radeon RX 570 4GB | 120+ low 120+ med 115 hig 85 ult | 120+ low 100 med 75 hig 60 ult | 90 low 70 med 55 hig 40 ult | 50 low 40 med 30 hig - ult |
Official Minimum GeForce GT 1030 | 115 low 90 med 70 hig 55 ult | 80 low 60 med 45 hig 35 ult | 55 low 40 med 30 hig - ult | 30 low - med - hig - ult |
Official Minimum Radeon RX 550 | 115 low 90 med 70 hig 50 ult | 75 low 60 med 45 hig 35 ult | 55 low 40 med 30 hig - ult | 30 low - med - hig - ult |
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.
Monster Hunter Rise Verdict: Recommended Specs & Grade
Many players call Rise the “lightest” Monster Hunter on PC, and that reputation holds up—on a gaming PC, even relatively low specs can deliver visuals that easily outclass the Nintendo Switch version.
So when thinking in terms of 2020s-era gaming PCs and parts, Rise is a title where “you don’t need to worry too much about specs,” and for players moving over from Switch it’s a great gateway into a first gaming PC.
What makes the decision tricky if building a PC specifically to play Rise today is the presence of Monster Hunter Wilds—depending on which game is the priority, the right parts can change dramatically.
And considering that even just Rise and World commonly run well past 100 hours of playtime, it’s reasonable to wonder, “Would it be better to wait a few years and play Wilds once both the game and parts get cheaper?”—that’s one of the hard realities of building for PC Monster Hunter.