Can I Run Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition?
Ubisoft Montreal · 2008
Assassin's Creed™ is the next-gen game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that redefines the action genre.
Can You Run Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 256 MB DirectX® 10.0-compliant video card or DirectX 9.0-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (*see supported list) | 256 MB DirectX® 10.0-compliant video card or DirectX 9.0-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (*see supported list) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Dual core processor 2.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® D or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ (Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or better recommended) System | Dual core processor 2.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® D or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ (Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or better recommended) System |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® XP/Windows Vista® (only) | Windows® XP/Windows Vista® (only) |
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? →Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition is a demanding action game from 2008. 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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Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® XP/Windows Vista® (only) |
| Processor | Dual core processor 2.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® D or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ (Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or better recommended) System |
| Memory | Windows XP: 1 GB RAM / Windows Vista: 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB DirectX® 10.0-compliant video card or DirectX 9.0-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (*see supported list) |
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Minimum
Supported OS: Windows® XP/Windows Vista® (only) Processor: Dual core processor 2.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® D or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ (Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or better recommended) System Memory: Windows XP: 1 GB RAM / Windows Vista: 2 GB RAM Video Card: 256 MB DirectX® 10.0-compliant video card or DirectX 9.0-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (*see supported list) Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 or 10.0-compliant sound card (5.1 sound card recommended) DirectX Version: Direct X 9.0 (Windows XP) or 10.0 (Windows Vista) libraries Hard Disk: 8 GB available hard di
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition — FAQ
Can I run Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition. 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 Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition?+
Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition needs at least a Dual core processor 2.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® D or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ (Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or better recommended) System processor, a 256 MB DirectX® 10.0-compliant video card or DirectX 9.0-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (*see supported list) graphics card, 1GB of RAM, running Windows® XP/Windows Vista® (only).
Can Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition run without a graphics card?+
No — Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 256 MB DirectX® 10.0-compliant video card or DirectX 9.0-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (*see supported list)).
How much RAM does Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition need?+
Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM. 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.