Can I Run Alan Wake?
Remedy Entertainment · 2012
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Alan Wake averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 139 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Alan Wake, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~125–155 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Alan Wake
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Alan Wake, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
512 MB min · 1 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 1 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Alan Wake
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM | DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD | Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP SP2 | Windows 7 |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Alan Wake, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP2 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD | Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM | DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM |
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10 |
| Storage | 8 GB HD space | 8 GB HD space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP SP2 Processor: Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 8 GB HD space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM DirectX®: 10 Hard Drive: 8 GB HD space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Source: Steam
Alan Wake — FAQ
Can I run Alan Wake?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Alan Wake?+
Alan Wake needs at least a Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD processor, a DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB HD space of storage, running Windows XP SP2.
Can Alan Wake run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 101 FPS.
How much RAM does Alan Wake need?+
Alan Wake officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 4 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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