Ray-Tracing GPU Requirement
A hardware ray-tracing-capable graphics card is required for Ace Combat 8 on PC. The official minimum models are the GeForce RTX 2060 6GB and Radeon RX 6600 XT 8GB, alongside DirectX 12 and Shader Model 6.6 or higher.
Ray tracing is part of the minimum
Steam states that a hardware ray-tracing-capable GPU is required. That is different from an optional visual preset: buyers should not assume a non-RT card qualifies simply because it can run other DirectX 12 games.
The named cards are the official comparison points. A different GPU should be checked for hardware ray-tracing support, Shader Model 6.6 support, memory and overall performance rather than judged only by its generation name.
Do not infer the recommended GPU yet
Steam currently marks the recommended specification as TBD. The minimum cards target an estimated upscaled 1080p, 30fps and Low settings, so they do not establish the hardware needed for native 1080p, 60fps, higher presets or higher resolutions.
Laptop and integrated graphics need exact verification
Laptop GPUs can differ from desktop models with a similar name, and the listing gives no laptop-specific minimum. Integrated GPUs are not listed. Compare the exact model and supported features instead of relying on an RTX or Radeon brand label alone.
Ray-Tracing GPU Requirement FAQ
Can I disable ray tracing and use an older GPU?
The official requirement says a hardware ray-tracing-capable GPU is required; no non-RT fallback is confirmed.
Is an RTX 2060 enough?
The 6GB RTX 2060 is the listed NVIDIA minimum for the estimated Low, upscaled-1080p, 30fps target.
What is the recommended GPU?
The official recommended PC specification is still TBD.