Active Matter system requirements: can your PC run it?

2026 · Action, Massively Multiplayer · Matter Team

The developer recommends Core i5-8700 / Ryzen 5 3600, RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT / ARC A770, 16 GB of RAM.

The minimum is Core i5-6600 / Ryzen 3 1300X, GTX 1050 Ti / RX 470 / ARC A580, 8 GB of RAM, with 45 GB of free SSD space.

These are the official requirements from the game's store page.

Demand levelDemanding (67%)

Official requirements

MinimumRecommended
ProcessorCore i5-6600 / Ryzen 3 1300XCore i5-8700 / Ryzen 5 3600
GraphicsGTX 1050 Ti / RX 470 / ARC A580RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT / ARC A770
Memory8 GB16 GB
Storage45 GB (SSD)45 GB (SSD)
OSWindows 10/11 (64bit)Windows 10/11 (64bit)
NotesSSD requiredSSD required

Source: Steam store page, checked 2026-10-27.

Parts that run Active Matter well

Upgrading for Active Matter? These are the cheapest graphics cards and processors on sale today that match or beat the developer's recommended parts, so the game runs the way it was meant to.

Active Matter FPS calculator

Frame rates here are our estimates from the official specs and our benchmark scores, not measured results.

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Estimated benchmark range at High settings (native resolution without DLSS/FSR upscaling). 1% low frame rates during intense scenes are typically 20–30% lower than average.

FPS on popular graphics cards

Estimated FPS at high settings, each card paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D so the processor does not hold it back.

Graphics card1080p1440p4K
GeForce RTX 5090 32GB 211200130
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB 211164107
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB 18914091
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB 16912581
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB 16712380
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB 14210568
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB 13810266
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB 1279461
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 1007448
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 987347
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB 946945
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB 876442
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB 826140
Arc B580 805938
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB 765636
Radeon RX 7600 8GB 735435
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 664932
Radeon RX 6600 8GB 614529
GeForce RTX 2060 513825
GeForce GTX 1660 Super 433221
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 392919
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 382818
Radeon RX 580 362617
GeForce GTX 1650 282114
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 231711

FAQ

What are the Active Matter system requirements?

Minimum: Core i5-6600 / Ryzen 3 1300X processor, GTX 1050 Ti / RX 470 / ARC A580 graphics, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: Core i5-8700 / Ryzen 5 3600, RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT / ARC A770, 16 GB RAM.

Can I run Active Matter on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 76 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (high). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run Active Matter?

Yes, at about 39 FPS at 1080p high in our estimate (low). Lower the settings for a steadier frame rate.

How much RAM does Active Matter need?

8 GB minimum and 16 GB recommended. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs today.

How big is Active Matter on PC?

It needs about 45 GB of free space, and the developer asks for an SSD. Leave a few GB extra for updates.

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