Can I Run Alan Wake?
Remedy Entertainment · 2012
A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.
Can You Run Alan Wake?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Alan Wake’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Alan Wake — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM DirectX®: 9.0c | DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM DirectX®: 10 |
| 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 |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Alan Wake is a demanding action game from 2012. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Alan Wake System Requirements
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®: 9.0c | DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM DirectX®: 10 |
| Storage | 8 GB HD space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible | 8 GB HD space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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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
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Alan Wake — FAQ
Can I run Alan Wake?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Alan Wake. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 FPS. 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 DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 8 GB HD space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible of storage, running Windows XP SP2.
Can Alan Wake run without a graphics card?+
No — Alan Wake is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM DirectX®: 9.0c).
How much RAM does Alan Wake need?+
Alan Wake officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM, with 4GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.