ArmorSim targets Windows 10 64-bit. The Steam store minimum is an Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 with a GeForce GTX 1050 or Radeon RX 560. The recommended tier is unspecified at the research date. ULTRA mode is CPU-bound: more physical cores mean shorter solve times, so a modern multi-core desktop cuts ULTRA runtimes significantly compared to a quad-core minimum-spec machine.
Minimum specifications
| Component | Spec |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | TBA on Steam store |
ULTRA mode is CPU-bound
The ULTRA solver runs an axisymmetric Lagrangian continuum solver with Johnson–Cook plasticity, which scales with CPU cores. A six-core or eight-core desktop reduces ULTRA solve times noticeably compared to a quad-core minimum-spec machine; a quad-core minimum-spec CPU will still run ULTRA, but each solve will take longer. If you only intend to use the NORMAL and ADVANCED solvers, the minimum-spec CPU is the gating check; if you intend to run ULTRA repeatedly, prioritize physical core count over graphics card upgrades.
Platform scope
The Steam store listing for ArmorSim targets Windows only at the research date. Console versions are not announced.
FAQ
Do more CPU cores make ArmorSim ULTRA mode faster?
Yes. ULTRA runs an axisymmetric Lagrangian continuum solver with Johnson–Cook plasticity, which scales with physical cores. A six-core or eight-core desktop reduces ULTRA solve times noticeably compared to a quad-core minimum-spec machine.
Can a minimum-spec CPU run ULTRA mode?
Yes. ULTRA is CPU-bound and will run on the minimum-spec Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, but each solve will take longer than on a modern multi-core CPU.
What are the recommended ArmorSim specs?
The Steam store page lists only minimum specifications as of 2026-09-15. Recommended specs are not announced; plan around the ULTRA CPU scaling note.